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

So, instead of applying pigment to the fabric, the cells essentially generated it themselves. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026 Saturated in velvety blues, reds, and blacks, Zumthor’s surfaces all but vibrate; the subtle variations in the application of the paint and the alchemy of the pigment on the concrete substrate bring the walls maximally to life. — Katy Barkan, Artforum, 1 Sep. 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

The collections feature recycled and organic fabrics and dyes, while the mood is wholesome, romantic and youthful.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
While dyes, burns, and chemical damage can’t be removed, wine, coffee, turmeric, berry, and tomato stains can.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of dye

Verb

Sesame proteins were found in a red sample from a coffin fragment and a tomb wall painting fragment, and moringa proteins were detected on a coffin sample.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
The hothouse flowers of the salon—a nod to the city’s art nouveau Palmenhaus—were painstakingly painted by Viennese artist Marie Hartig, while the rooftop mural is by enigmatic graffiti artist KNARF.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of paint

Noun

With a smooth white leather upper packed with perforations for breathability, the Sport Blue colorway gets its name from the coloring across the sneaker’s midsole and on its branding and details.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026
The lawsuit further alleged that Trader Joe’s put its crustless PB&Js peanut in packaging that too closely resembled the coloring of an Uncrustables box and featured a similar photograph of a sandwich with a bite taken out of one side.

— Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of coloring

Verb

Fog has an eerie and enchanting way of coloring how humans perceive our surroundings—and scientists are discovering that the atmospheric phenomenon may remake microbes’ experience of their environment, too.

— Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2026
Today, Jepsen’s hair — currently copper colored — hangs in waves down her back.

— Katie Heaney, Vulture, 9 Sep. 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

Noun

His past misdemeanours will be stains that will never be completely erased, but boxing is a forgiving sport.

— Chris McKenna, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
From a functionality perspective, fireclay is non-porous and resists stains, scratches, and everyday wear while maintaining its appearance over time, says Bartel.

— Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 10 Sep. 2026