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to give color or a different color to
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Recent Examples of pigmented
Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
If you’re used to more pigmented brow pencils, know that it’s not designed to create that look.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2026
The lacquers are highly pigmented and as glossy as your regular gel mani—no UV light necessary.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
The grainy technique is particularly visible in Il grand letto azzurro (1965), featured in the Lévy Gorvy Dayan show, where close inspection of the teal bedspread reveals a tan floral pattern made up of non-pigmented sand.
—Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2026
Use a Towel for Air Drying Pool noodles get their vibrant colors from highly pigmented artificial dyes that could easily bleed onto your garment or tapestry and cause a completely new laundry crisis.
—Candace Madonna, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
The new Kiss & Blush Lip & Cheek Balm from The Crème Shop is a pigmented salve designed to give a pop of color to your cheeks and your pout.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2026
Also, tell your doctor about any new pigmented spots or unusual growths on your skin.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Dec. 2025
From glitter shadow to pigmented lip gloss, shop 9 of the best holiday makeup products at ESSENCE’s WeLoveUs.
—Essence, 11 Dec. 2025
Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Even better, the mattes are richly pigmented and easy to blend, so there's none of that dry, crumbly fallout.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 19 Dec. 2025
Some waxy and pigmented stains dissolve best with rubbing alcohol.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
Fun and festive, Tower28’s kit is sensitive-skin friendly, stunning pigmented, and perfect for the holidays.
—Brittany Leitner, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2025
It should be brightly pigmented and easy to read.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Colored plastics, especially red, yellow, blue and black, absorbed around 75 times more light than pristine, non-pigmented plastics, the study found.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
If you’re used to more pigmented brow pencils, know that it’s not designed to create that look.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2026
The lacquers are highly pigmented and as glossy as your regular gel mani—no UV light necessary.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
The grainy technique is particularly visible in Il grand letto azzurro (1965), featured in the Lévy Gorvy Dayan show, where close inspection of the teal bedspread reveals a tan floral pattern made up of non-pigmented sand.
—Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2026
Use a Towel for Air Drying Pool noodles get their vibrant colors from highly pigmented artificial dyes that could easily bleed onto your garment or tapestry and cause a completely new laundry crisis.
—Candace Madonna, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
The new Kiss & Blush Lip & Cheek Balm from The Crème Shop is a pigmented salve designed to give a pop of color to your cheeks and your pout.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2026
Also, tell your doctor about any new pigmented spots or unusual growths on your skin.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Dec. 2025
From glitter shadow to pigmented lip gloss, shop 9 of the best holiday makeup products at ESSENCE’s WeLoveUs.
—Essence, 11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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
Even better, the mattes are richly pigmented and easy to blend, so there's none of that dry, crumbly fallout.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 19 Dec. 2025
Some waxy and pigmented stains dissolve best with rubbing alcohol.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
Fun and festive, Tower28’s kit is sensitive-skin friendly, stunning pigmented, and perfect for the holidays.
—Brittany Leitner, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2025
It should be brightly pigmented and easy to read.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigmented
Adjective
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Many of the buildings are painted almost like a salmon-colored pink.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 May 2026
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In one classic problem, you’re given three colored pencils and a blank map divided into many regions.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Many of the buildings are painted almost like a salmon-colored pink.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 May 2026
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Asuka had painted Sky with her poison mist in a confrontation before the match.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Next came Chase Infiniti, wearing a colorful trompe-l’oeil Thom Browne dress (another Venus de Milo tribute).—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Try a colorful coverlet to make an eye-catching statement, add a light and airy layer over your comforter for a seasonal refresh, or trade a modern design for traditional patterns to make your space feel effortlessly more inviting.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Jordan—who seemed more fish than girl, her bobbed blonde hair tinted green as old pennies—walked with a confidence that Ana wished for her own daughter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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Aptly named, Robinson explains that tinted eye creams are basically skin care for the eyes that also contain some sort of tint or pigment.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Common rattlesnakes in California include the Mojave, northern Pacific, red, sidewinder, speckled and western diamondback rattlesnakes.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The leaf shapes vary, including speckled colors.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The street in front of the homes is seen stained with blood.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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In some stretches, the water is stained with chemical residue.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
Verb
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As anyone who has ever dyed their hair knows, blonde is never just blonde.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
10 May 2026
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Elsewhere, fibers are spun into thread, dyed, bleached, and rewoven into rugs, carpets and blankets.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pigmented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigmented. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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