PIGMENTARY 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

That alters a protein that the pigment is embedded in, starting a nerve impulse that eventually contributes to an image in the brain. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026 Encapsulated in exosome technology for precise delivery, the foundation also contains peptides, biocompatible pigments and amino acid powders. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 31 July 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

Patrick John Flueger rocked some serious hair dye to play Jeremiah Hart in The Princess Diaries, an alternative-leaning friend of Mia and Lilly’s.

— Madeline Boardman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Rinse the affected area with cold water to flush out as much of the dye as possible.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of dye

Noun

Louise Watley Library will host a break from the heat in the form of a relaxing coloring program geared toward all ages several times throughout the month.

— Elizabeth Green, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Their distinct coloring is both a warning for predators and a badge of initiation.

— Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026

Definition of coloring

Verb

On the streets below, vendors are hawking bootleg merchandise as stragglers from the festivities color the sidewalks with blue-and-orange jerseys and hats.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
It is sold as an ecru denim, and when customers piece dye the jean, only the warp is colored.

— Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of color

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

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones talked about tinting the windows to AT&T Stadium following the FIFA World Cup in an interview with Fox 4.

— Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Aug. 2026
The wings are brown tinted The hornets can be mistaken for native species.

— Eva Flowe July 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026

Definition of tint

Noun

Ashley Loring Heavy RunnerKimberly Loring Heavy Runner Kimberly says that sweater had red stains on it.

— Dateline NBC, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026
How to Clean Sunscreen From Upholstery Furniture cushions, upholstered chairs, and car seats are all likely to suffer a sunscreen stain or two each season.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 6 Aug. 2026