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

May Protect Against Some Types of Cancer Papaya is rich in lycopene, a pigment called a carotenoid (related to beta-carotene). — Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Aug. 2026 Its red-purple edges come from anthocyanins, plant pigments associated with heart health. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 31 July 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

Across the world, travelers are looking toward truly immersive experiences that invite them to weave, carve, throw clay, dye fabric, or cook alongside local communities.

— Divia Thani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
And the Bluesign System Black Limits (BSBL) establishes threshold limits for substances contained in chemical formulations used during manufacturing, such as dyes.

— Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of dye

Verb

Be sure to plan at least one evening on-property to catch the sunset, when the mountains are painted in shades of pink and purple before giving way to a sky filled with twinkling stars.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
As the back-to-school shopping season winds down, retail sales data and several consumer surveys paint a picture of shoppers who are being impacted by higher costs, are more cautious with their spending and dealing with more stress.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of paint

Noun

Think bubbles, coloring pages, freeze dance, or even a craft station, complete with clay, paper, glue, and other assorted items that kids can create with.

— Amanda Rock, Parents, 12 Aug. 2026
Researchers made a prototype dress out of different modules of the textiles, giving the dress’ collar, body and hem varied properties such as patterning, coloring and self-cleaning.

— Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of coloring

Verb

That is going to be coloring the entire viewing experience of this movie for people who know it.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026
As for the other colors, the chance of finding a red lobster is 1 in 10 million, split-colored is 1 in 50 million, and albino is and cotton candy are 1 in 100 million.

— Sara Hashemi, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 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

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

Definition of tint

Noun

While the worst issues were discovered at the Sleep Inn, site visits at the Holiday Inn and Fairfield Inn also revealed water stains, humid laundry facilities and signs of pests.

— Renee Anderson, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
There’s a pet-stain remover under the sink, which, of course, does nothing.

— Brandon Follick, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026