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

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pigment

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verb

ˈpig-ˌment

as in to paint

to give color or a different color to pigmented varnishes

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Recent Examples of pigment

Noun

Oral sunscreens generally contain a blend of vitamins, minerals, carotenoids (pigments), and polyphenols (plant compounds). — Kristen Fischer, Health, 22 July 2026 Ordinary human color vision runs on three types of cone cells in the retina, each carrying a light-sensitive pigment tuned to a different band of wavelengths — roughly short (perceived as blue), medium (green) and long (red). — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Verb

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 The lacquers are highly pigmented and as glossy as your regular gel mani—no UV light necessary. — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pigment

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigment

Noun

Wondering how to lighten your hair without bleach is a common musing among hair dye enthusiasts.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 28 July 2026
On Joseph’s team, Aaron says the Gullah Geechee people and their deftness with indigo dye are guiding the designers’ shades of blue.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026

Definition of dye

Noun

Louise Watley Library will host a break from the heat in the form of a relaxing coloring program geared toward all ages several times throughout the month.

— Elizabeth Green, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Their distinct coloring is both a warning for predators and a badge of initiation.

— Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026

Definition of coloring

Verb

In the late 19th century, whiskey was frequently diluted, colored, or otherwise altered before reaching consumers.

— Emily Price, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
And while the ongoing lease negotiation is under entirely different circumstances, the move from the General Assembly has colored some of the conversations now.

— DJ Simmons July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026

Definition of color

Noun

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
There was a push to use American dyes and colorants to stave off a deep economic recession—there wasn’t really any other choice—but the cold commercial reality dumped water all over that flag-waving parade.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026

Definition of colorant

Verb

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones talked about tinting the windows to AT&T Stadium following the FIFA World Cup in an interview with Fox 4.

— Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Aug. 2026
The wings are brown tinted The hornets can be mistaken for native species.

— Eva Flowe July 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026