PIGMENT Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

pigment 1 of 2

noun

ˈpig-mənt

Definition of pigment

as in dye

a substance used to color other materials I'm running out of the black pigment

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

pigment

2 of 2

verb

ˈpig-ˌment

as in to paint

to give color or a different color to pigmented varnishes

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

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

Line workers simply swapped ingredients, replacing synthetic dyes with the extracts like annatto.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026
That rules out many advanced microscopy techniques, particularly those that rely on intense light or fluorescent dyes.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of dye

Verb

Use speakers or headsets where possible, enable airplane mode whenever the phone isn’t in use, or, at the very least, consider where cell phones are positioned while scrolling Pinterest for tips on how to paint the nursery.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
The two remaining bottles were left unlabeled, though one would later be painted by the Irish artist Michael Dillon.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of paint

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

Definition of coloring

Verb

The actions now stand to color the backdrop of a week that will feature meetings with world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly in New York and a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington.

— Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Night after night, on every channel, Americans watched the same map, colored the same way.

— Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of color

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

Definition of colorant

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