Definition of pigmentnext
as in dye
a substance used to color other materials I'm running out of the black pigment

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Recent Examples of pigment
Noun
Semi-permanent color covers your hair color but does not alter the pigment. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 Line Smoother preps and blurs, then Balance-n-Brighten delivers buildable, weightless coverage with marbleized pigments for a polished finish. ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
Creamy and well-pigmented, this is designed to tint the lips with barely-there color, applied without precision, and flushed out with the smudger tool on the opposite end of the crayon. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 22 May 2026 This product is seriously pigmented — a little goes a long way — and doesn’t fade even after hours of wear. Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pigment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigment
Noun
  • Some hair dyes contain peroxide, ammonia, ethyl alcohol and paraphenylenediamine (known as PDD).
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • One of his biggest projects after returning to public life was a series of portraits of the Statue of Liberty, painted at the White House at the invitation of first lady Nancy Reagan in 1981.
    BETH J. HARPAZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
  • In 1981, he was invited by then-first lady Nancy Reagan to paint portraits of the landmark at the White House, according to his official biography.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • There was a time when skincare did the treating and makeup did the covering and coloring.
    Mickey Williams, Flow Space, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike plants that produce clear fiber and color it later, Prysmian holds a patent for coloring fiber directly on the draw tower.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Suh said both Karagach and LeCroy were very involved in the process, from silhouettes to color to materials and finishing details.
    Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Switch to color and the resolution drops to 1,600 x 1,200 pixels across 4,096 colors, reportedly drawing on E Ink's Kaleido 3 technology.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Updates across the lists include new restrictions on flame retardants and colorants, new or tightened limits on some chemicals and metals, and new substance limits for jewelry.
    Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The dye free version skips the yellow colorant for a shorter ingredient list and a cleaner look.
    Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Fel Beauty launched in January with its original Kissylips tinted balms.
    Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The restaurant is also available for private-dining bookings with a room that can instantly tint its glass, hiding diners with the flip of a switch.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The latter track takes overt inspiration from Sofia Coppola’s 2006 film Marie Antoinette, as Jepsen beckons her love to engage in life’s vices with her, like marring bedsheets with fruit stains and dashing nude through the garden.
    Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Homeowners can check that attic and soffit vents are clear and look for signs of moisture, water stains, mold, or visible frost during winter.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 14 Sep. 2026

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“Pigment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigment. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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