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

Melanocytes are the cells that make melanin, giving skin its pigment. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 The researchers took samples of pigments from both ancient cave paintings and the surfaces of nearby unpainted rocks inside 11 caves. — Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 2 July 2026

Verb

The lacquers are highly pigmented and as glossy as your regular gel mani—no UV light necessary. — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026 The plant pigments betalains have anti-inflammatory properties that help the body destroy free radicals. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pigment

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigment

Noun

The moment Rhaenyra checks the fake Daeron’s roots for traces of dye and finds nothing.

— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
All of their yoga mats are free of dyes, toxic chemicals and phthalates.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Definition of dye

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

If the plain look doesn’t appeal to you, the front plate of the glasses pops off, tinted lenses and all, and can be replaced by a variety of accessory plates that radically change the aesthetic.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026
The technique reshapes brow hairs rather than tinting or filling them, and the results last weeks rather than hours.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of tint

Noun

And some tree fruits, such as mulberries and cherries, can leave stains on siding, roofs, and decks that are difficult to remove.

— Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
Remove Mold Stains From Painted Walls Kill mold spores and lighten moldy stains by spraying the area with undiluted hydrogen peroxide.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 July 2026