pigment 1 of 2

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

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
Some of the cells responded to the damage by stopping their normal self-renewal process and turning into mature pigment cells that soon died. Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025 Decades later, in 1956, the masterpiece suffered another assault when a visitor hurled a stone at the painting, chipping pigment near her left elbow. Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
True to tubing-mascara form, each lash gets its own water-resistant, smudge-proof coat in shades like classic black, deep brown, bold navy, emerald green, or punchy magenta, all of which are so rich and pigmented. Lily Wohlner, Allure, 18 Aug. 2025 Great eye pencil: This waterproof eyeliner is creamy, pigmented and won’t budge, even when at the gym or at the beach. Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pigment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigment
Noun
  • The indigo dye uptake is just like regular cotton.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Wash whites separately to avoid yellowing, and wash darks separately to avoid dye transfer.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The clip, just over a minute long, shows officers shouting commands as a woman in a keffiyeh steps past a blue line painted on the property.
    Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
  • For this reason, walls in high-traffic or humid rooms often need to be painted every two or three years.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • A little goes a long way, as too much coloring can overwhelm the natural sheen of the lychee.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Maoershan small tree frogs were identified by their DNA, call sound, coloring, body proportions, skin texture, finger and toe shape and other subtle physical features, the study said.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • America Great Again agenda continues to color outside the lines of the Republican agenda and takes up causes traditionally championed by some Democrats.
    Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The seven rooms have white and oat-colored linens and raffia lampshades, and many have freestanding tubs.
    Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Built on the British plant colorant startup’s cellulose color platform—inspired by the natural hues of butterflies and beetles—the pigment is fully biodegradable and made sans synthetic and chemical inputs.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Camry, which had heavily tinted windows, was located at the scene.
    Kyani Reid, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
  • One of the courts is even tinted a very fun pink.
    Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025
  • For more stubborn or deep stains, like ink or red wine, combine equal parts of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda to form a paste.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Pigment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigment. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on pigment

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!