pigment 1 of 2

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

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Noun
Skeptics claimed that the researcher did not factor in findings from the 1978 Shroud of Turin Research Project (STURP) that could disprove the theory of the cloth being artwork, such as a lack of pigment and the details of the blood stains, which are detectable with UV technology. Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025 Zeaxanthin is a type of xanthophyll – a yellow carotenoid pigment found broadly in nature – already available as a supplement for eye health, and found in dark leafy greens like kale, as well as orange peppers, mango and corn. New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
It should be brightly pigmented and easy to read. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025 People of color also pigment more easily when their skin is damaged. Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for pigment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigment
Noun
  • Meanwhile, some groups think that getting artificial dyes out of the nation’s diet is not necessarily the best way to go.
    Louis Biscotti, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The sloganeering has cajoled some of the nation’s biggest food brands to shift its offerings, curb the use of some dyes, and even redo recipes of iconic goods like Coca-Cola and day-to-day items like baby formula.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Red and white English flags have proliferated along streets and been painted on roads.
    Vitalii Yalahuzian, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The only scuffing—on shop doors, on the walls of the Métro—had been artfully painted on to make the scenery look appropriately aged.
    Bianca Bosker, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Gina Marie Bakery, based in Waterbury, announced the voluntary recall on September 10 over the potential undeclared presence of almonds, sesame and several food colorings—namely Red 40, Red 3, Blue 1, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6.
    Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The new species was identified by its DNA, bone structure, body proportions, fin shape, head shape, coloring and other subtle physical features, the study said.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Their stems and new growth are wine-colored and do present a fresh and cheery look.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The concerns colored their respective candidacies to the point that key races were lost.
    Kimberly Ross, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Read More: The 9 Most Underrated Healthy Foods Flavorings and additives Natural fruit compounds, artificial colorants, and tannins in wine can cause headaches, GI symptoms, or hives in sensitive people.
    Lauryn Higgins, Time, 22 July 2025
  • The research also provides baseline information for change in light of the national spotlight on removing certain colorants from the food supply, especially from schools, said Pomeranz, who was not involved in the study.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • The two that entered the camp during the day had tinted windows, so protestors were unable to see inside.
    Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
  • But at Khaite, that light is controlled; the windows are tinted to manage both natural light and fixtures.
    Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Pre-treat any stains with a mild stain remover and blot with a dry white cloth to remove as much stain as possible prior to washing.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
  • This process lifts stains without increasing their surface area, which can be an issue when scrubbing by hand with a cloth or brush.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025

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