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verb

past tense of pigment

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of pigmented
Adjective
Cooler air accelerates moisture loss, and the wrong exfoliant on already-sensitive skin can leave it red, raw or more pigmented than before. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026 Softer finishes and more subtle blush placement are gaining attention alongside the heavily pigmented cheek looks that defined recent beauty seasons. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026 At Roberto Cavalli, makeup artist Yadim had the same inclination for highly pigmented metallic shades, a choice that punctuated key looks also at Jil Sander. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 These Best of Beauty-winning lip stains come in a wide range of highly pigmented hues and last all day. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026 Gently scrub the area in small circles to help lift any oily or pigmented residue. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026 Available in a highly pigmented range of 12 shades that pair well with every skin tone and undertone, the product provides a dewy, vibrant finish. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026 Like all silicone they will get stained by more pigmented foods. — Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 When to Pick Jalapeños Based on Planting Time Jalapeños get their heat from capsanthin, which is a pigmented antioxidant that develops as peppers ripen and gives fully mature jalapeños their bright reddish coloration. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
That’s a good place to look at because that’s rarely pigmented. — Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 There has been stem-cell and direct genetic-manipulation therapy shown to successfully change the color from gray back to pigmented. — The Editors, Robb Report, 19 July 2026 Both of our pros say this color is the perfect balance between neutral and richly pigmented. — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 18 June 2026 Flora Shadow palettes feature beautiful shades that are fully pigmented, easy to blend and buildable. — ABC News, 1 June 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigmented
Adjective
  • The brightly colored walls in the home are filled with the Krauses’ collection, including works by Tacita Dean, Raymond Saunders, Rachel Harrison, Richard Tuttle, Rudolf Stingel, and Franz Ackermann, the latter a commission.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Bold green pelmets and stone inserts are meant to recall emeralds and colored gemstones.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The city’s greatest sight is perhaps the Hospicio Cabañas, an early-19th-century orphanage with a chapel where José Clemente Orozco painted 57 frescoes in the late 1930s.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Abdi worries that Miller’s latest promotion will further anti-immigrant policies, which have long painted Iranians and other immigrant communities as threats.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • The beaches here are lined with colorful guesthouses and design-forward boutique stays like Jakes Hotel, a beloved family-run establishment founded by local artist Sally Henzell.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • But after the governor declared war on rainbows, making the nonsensical argument that colorful crosswalks were somehow dangerous, the state had tried to hide the evidence of its earlier position.
    — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Down the street, the bystander’s cellphone video shows the Durango pass the Tahoe, which has tinted windows, on a residential street.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The traditional vanilla creme filling turns a bright orange, tinted with annatto rather than artificial dye, and the crunchy cocoa cookies are carved to look like little jack-o’-lanterns.
    — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 8 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The large blooms feature pink and white speckled throats and are highly attractive to hummingbirds.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Smith hung an oversized Nelson Angled Sphere Bubble Pendant above a custom teak bed with a speckled bouclé headboard and a drapey saffron velvet coverlet for a tranquil effect.
    — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Donning a pink skirt suit and matching pillbox hat stained with fake blood, Fox stepped out as the former First Lady during an event for Urban Decay.
    — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The sculptures were frequently stained with graphite or chalk dust, whose force of presence was comparable to that of cliff or cave, capable of stunning the viewer into silence.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Constructed from polyester chenille and dyed in a classic orange color, these pillowcases are great for highlighting a couch, chair, bedroom or home office space.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026
  • For natural or dyed brunettes, that makes all of the difference.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 1 Nov. 2026

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“Pigmented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigmented. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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