as in to paint
to give color or a different color to
pigmented varnishes
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Recent Examples of pigment
Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Made in Italy, the handcrafted Baked Collection features intense pigments whipped into a decadent cream, then baked on terracotta tiles into a powder to ripen color vibrancy.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
Some waxy and pigmented stains dissolve best with rubbing alcohol.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
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Noun
How heat affects pigmentation Melasma is caused by overactive pigment-producing cells called melanocytes.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Made in Italy, the handcrafted Baked Collection features intense pigments whipped into a decadent cream, then baked on terracotta tiles into a powder to ripen color vibrancy.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
In each palette, shades are highly pigmented and meticulously selected.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2025
Some waxy and pigmented stains dissolve best with rubbing alcohol.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigment
Noun
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Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, D-Encino, has made headlines in the past few years for authoring bills that have cracked down on sweets with synthetic dyes like Skittles and instituted a timeline for getting healthier food in public schools.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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More recently, Recover partnered with Neela by Sapphire Fibers to develop a circular, dye-free denim with recycled fibers.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the loft, Ann tells Caroline that Lauren is often a footnote to sycophantic memorials for John in the media, while Carolyn continues to be painted as a villain.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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The official police and legal record, on the other hand, paints a much more damning picture of Bolsonaro’s participation in a coup plot.—
Anthony W. Pereira,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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Female Joro spiders are known for their vibrant yellow coloring and blue-black markings, per University of Georgia experts.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Also, using green food coloring, dye the milk in the refrigerator green.—
Amanda Rock,
Parents,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Even our stories of growth can dangerously color our relationship to resilience.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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While the movie has some fun asking whether people actually want to know everything about their partners (a devil’s bargain since time immemorial), its real interest lies in how that knowledge is colored by who shares it.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
31 Mar. 2026
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Founded in Brazil by Ailton Pereira, the process converts agro-industrial waste into textile colorants designed to reduce reliance on petrochemical dyes.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
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It is used to make liquid shellac, a brush-on colorant and wood finish, and is found in shampoos, aluminum foil and lipstick.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Backpacks, camera cases, tinted plastic bags and other oversized totes and purses are not permitted.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The majority of the work happens in the blender, where nearly a full bunch of chives is blitzed into eggs to tint them a whimsical green color.—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Roborock Robot Vacuum and Mop Deals The Roborock Q10 S5+ is a heavy-hitting two-in-one vacuum and mop that tackles stubborn stains and deep carpet debris with a massive 10,000Pa suction and sonic mopping that scrubs 3,000 times per minute.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Get rid of tough stains on carpet and upholstery with this compact, portable cleaner.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Pigment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigment. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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