Definition of pigmentnext
as in dye
a substance used to color other materials I'm running out of the black pigment

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Recent Examples of pigment
Noun
Tehrani-Bagha said chemical binders used in pigment printing and water-repellent finishes could reduce its effectiveness. Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 Unlike other pigments, structural colors maintain their vibrancy while also remaining incredibly durable. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Aug. 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
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Noun
  • And, as expected from Vanicream (which is known for its ultra-gentle formulas), the serum is fragrance-free and formulated without common allergens like dyes and lanolin.
    Deanna Pai, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026
  • This means turning to the internet to learn about red dyes, additives, food as medicine, essential oils, and when to apply a garlic poultice to the bottom of your feet.
    Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • On one wall, the ambassador installed Marc Lipp’s Fight Fight Fight, a depiction of Trump with a bloody ear and raised fist painted by one of the president’s favorite Palm Beach watercolorists.
    Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Taken together, experts say, the moves paint a picture of a hedge fund manager willing to buy when others are forced to sell, take profits when opportunities change and rotate capital toward companies with strong underlying businesses.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Caramel coloring is allowed as long as it’s disclosed on the label.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Color By Subtraction Your child can complete the subtraction problems on this coloring page.
    Nicole Harris, Parents, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Nor is Gadot a performer inclined to lend much more than athleticism to a role that could use some warmth and idiosyncrasy to color its rather generic action-hero gist.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Johns also colored her hair shortly before her secret September 1996 wedding to Kennedy.
    Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
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
Verb
  • White drapes frame the space, with a front window wall tinted Jacaranda-purple, visible from the outside.
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • When showing a complex picture with many different hues next to each other, though, pumping up the output of individual LED colors can cause the edges of those hues to tint and warp.
    Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Their ripe fruit can fall and stain sidewalks and patios, so make sure the tree has plenty of room away from those areas in your yard.
    Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The stoneware resists chips, scratches, and stains, and everything is dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

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“Pigment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigment. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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