as in to paint
to give color or a different color to
pigmented varnishes
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Recent Examples of pigment
Merve Ceylan, Health, 3 Nov. 2025
According to the National Park Service, albinism is a genetic mutation that prevents the production of melanin (a pigment that gives an animal its color) in the cells, while leucism is the partial loss of all types of pigmentation, resulting in patches of white coloration.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Brittany Leitner, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2025
An accidental lab discovery revealed a microbial strain capable of producing not only PHAs, but also pigments in the same fermentation tank.
—Marianne Lehnis, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Broccoli contains vitamins A, C, and K, as well as folate, and green pigment compounds (chlorophyll and carotenoids).
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 3 Nov. 2025
According to the National Park Service, albinism is a genetic mutation that prevents the production of melanin (a pigment that gives an animal its color) in the cells, while leucism is the partial loss of all types of pigmentation, resulting in patches of white coloration.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
Fun and festive, Tower28’s kit is sensitive-skin friendly, stunning pigmented, and perfect for the holidays.
—Brittany Leitner, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2025
An accidental lab discovery revealed a microbial strain capable of producing not only PHAs, but also pigments in the same fermentation tank.
—Marianne Lehnis, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigment
Noun
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Think of this as the matured version of the Kool-Aid dip-dye technique.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Manufactured in Korea, the products don’t contain synthetic colors, chemicals, or harmful dyes.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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During the week, Barton often painted an image of himself as more sinned against than sinning.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Asthma attacks, severe headaches and lesions on her arms and legs painted a mysterious picture for doctors, some of whom suggested the pain was all in her head.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But there was something about the coloring of Matthau.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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The researcher added that Satureja had normal brown fur at birth, but her coloring changed in the years since.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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And in late March and early April, when the winds still bite, the first piping plovers, tiny and sand-colored, return to the Rockaways.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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While the standoff shows no immediate sign of easing, investors and policy decision-makers are flying blind without federal data to help color their perceptions about the health of the economy.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But the replacements are still made of complex materials that include additives like colorants; the chemicals can react in ways the companies may not intend or understand, Boucher says.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Start by gathering a soap base (either goats milk or shea butter works), yellow and red soap colorant, fall-scented fragrance oil, silicone soap mold, measuring cups, and 99% isopropyl alcohol in a spray bottle.—
Ellen Sturm Niz,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Each treat is tinted in a fall hue to correlate with the festive flavor.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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Max out the cream cheese theme by adding swirls or dollops of rich and tangy Cream Cheese Frosting (below) tinted with gel or paste food coloring in your favorite festive holiday hues.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Spray the mixture onto the stain and then blot with a clean microfiber cloth.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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For larger messes, the stain-resistant rug is also machine-washable for quick and hassle-free maintenance.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Pigment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigment. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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