Synonyms of dyes

dyes 1 of 2

noun

plural of dye

as in pigments

a substance used to color other materials

soaked the fabric in blue dye

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pigments
• colors
• colorants
• colorings
• stains
• dyestuffs
• hues
• tints
• toners
• shades
• tinges
• casts

dyes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of dye

as in paints

to give color or a different color to

dyed her hair a startling red

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paints
• colors
• stains
• tints
• pigments
• brightens
• tinctures
• tinges
• stripes
• darkens
• bepaints
• tones (down)
• lightens
• patterns
• flecks
• mottles
• variegates
• streaks
• speckles
• marbles
• specks
• dapples
• embrowns
• striates
• daubs
• checkers
• polychromes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bleaches
• whitens
• decolorizes
• blanches

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dyes

Noun

Simultaneously, establishing stable raw material sourcing corridors could accelerate trade, especially for specialized fibers, dyes, and inputs from member nations. — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Both these changes came after the Food and Drug Administration announced plans to phase out certain synthetic food dyes. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

While dyes, burns, and chemical damage can’t be removed, wine, coffee, turmeric, berry, and tomato stains can. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2026

Like the focus on artificial dyes, however, many of the administration’s highest-profile health initiatives rely on voluntary agreements. — Stephanie Armour, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Instead of relying on traditional textile dyes, the yeast produced different colors itself, including blue, red, orange, and purple. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

And, as expected from Vanicream (which is known for its ultra-gentle formulas), the serum is fragrance-free and formulated without common allergens like dyes and lanolin. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026

This means turning to the internet to learn about red dyes, additives, food as medicine, essential oils, and when to apply a garlic poultice to the bottom of your feet. — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

The Minneapolis company has shifted to fruit- and vegetable-based dyes as well as colors derived from spices like turmeric and paprika to give its cereals their customary bright colors. — Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Verb

As fans of the book may recall, Sloane dyes her hair to match her employer—no wonder Lohan and Woodley look like blonde twins! — Meg Walters, InStyle, 13 June 2026

This information is conveyed by a hilariously avant-garde Poulter, playing the store’s manager, who dyes his hair to match each monochromatic scheme and hides his nefariousness behind a company policy that requires techno music to be played at maximum volume at all times. — Jada Yuan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026

Colored smoke, such as the green plumes, are typically only colorful due to a chemical that dyes the smoke and is not considered more dangerous. — Minneapolis Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026

Its distinctive crackle is owed to its blend of white and black glutinous rice, whose runoff color dyes the former lavender. — Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 May 2025