as in to paint
to give color or a different color to
pigmented varnishes
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Recent Examples of pigment
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
Jade Piper, the operations manager for BetterCleans explains that hair dyes contain oils or solvents that stick to hair, but those same pigments also bond to countertop surfaces.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 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
According to Sam Hubert of One Green World Nursery, the fruit resembles a typical white peach, featuring an orange-yellow skin, and has beautiful white flesh with red pigments that bleed in from the skin.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
Jade Piper, the operations manager for BetterCleans explains that hair dyes contain oils or solvents that stick to hair, but those same pigments also bond to countertop surfaces.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 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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The passage of time also posed a challenge, as the bleach and dye used to create Bessette-Kennedy’s sunny blonde in the ’90s have come a long way.—
Kirbie Johnson,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Living Carbon Capture Dye Systems has created a dyeing process that uses cyanobacteria to capture atmospheric carbon dioxide and convert it into textile dyes.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Olson and fellow artist Pam Swenson designed, built, painted and installed the electric signage with the help of an electrician and a bucket truck.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the wake of all the trauma, the owner, Adriana Molina, hired a local muralist to paint a colorful outdoor mural of Altadena as a way to boost morale in the neighborhood.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Wasps are usually smaller with black and yellow coloring while hornets are larger with black and white markings.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
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Sun and star motifs rendered in gold enhance the gem’s night sky coloring, while the classic flower designs celebrate the 130th anniversary of the Louis Vuitton Monogram.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The foliage shifts colors with the seasons, emerging bright red in spring then taking on a deep green hue during the summer months before shifting to burgundy in fall and winter.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Their Meursault Charmes Premier Cru is medium straw colored to the eye and has a bouquet of acacia blossom, river rock, white peach, and pear.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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Cabot's stain products can be tinted into Acorn at retailers nationwide.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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The moon is tinted a coppery red.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Let the item sit for about 20 minutes so the fat in the coconut oil has time to break down the stain, then wash the item as normal.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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Regular cleaning and quick spill cleanups help prevent long-term stains, warping, and dullness.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Pigment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigment. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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