PIGMENTS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

pigments 1 of 2

noun

plural of pigment

as in dyes

a substance used to color other materials I'm running out of the black pigment

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pigment

as in paints

to give color or a different color to pigmented varnishes

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Recent Examples of pigments

Noun

At the same time, the drops have suspended pigments that melt into the skin rather than sitting on top of it, creating a more even skin tone with a natural, slightly luminous finish. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026 Crafted in Japan, Fluid Flex Foundation Technology is a polymer blend, infused with color-true longwear pigments that resist oxidation, while starfruit extract helps oil and shine control. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026 Biocompatible pigments melt into skin for natural-looking coverage while amino acid powders absorb excess oil. — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Its original shade—touted as the top-selling one in the US—blends yellow, blue, and red pigments for a result that seems to magically adapt to every skin tone. — Jenny Berg, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026 The research also revealed that the pigments Reynolds used contained lead as well as vermilion, carbon black and one or more iron-earth pigments. — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Red and purple foods should also go, since those pigments can linger in the colon and look like blood. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Red apples produce anthocyanins – antioxidant pigments responsible for their red color – while green apples retain more chlorophyll, the pigment that gives them their green appearance. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026 The pigments act like sunscreen, blocking the UV rays from reaching the wood. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigments

Noun

Dealing with dyes The push to remove certain artificial dyes from food and drugs, for example, was a headline grabber.

— Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
The facility will manufacturer dyes, printing chemicals and finishing chemicals for the textile and apparel industry and equipped with a fleet of Tonello machinery for testing and sampling.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of dyes

Noun

While that is likely to be the hero color, reports suggest that there will be a total of four colors this year, not the three (Cosmic Orange, Silver and Deep Blue) currently on the shelves.

— David Phelan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
They were previously named by their colors, but are primarily named by words that children can see themselves as.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of colors

Verb

Turmeric tints the cream an almost glowing gold, and a heap of sharp white cheddar melts straight into the mix, giving it both body and tang.

— The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
Anyone who tints or colors their hair knows all about this.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025

Definition of tints

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
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 colorants

Verb

The self-tan wipes are easy to apply and contain exfoliating acids that smooth the skin, plus encapsulated DHA (the ingredient that stains the skin) to leave behind a radiant tan.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2026
Homemade plum compote stains the filling with a vibrant red ribbon.

— Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of stains

Noun

Shen wondered whether there was a random model that could produce clique-free colorings more efficiently than Erdős’ approach.

— Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 26 June 2026
Its nostalgic pink look is certainly a throwback to streetside cotton candy machines, but this time, the shade comes entirely from vegetable colorings and turmeric, rather than artificial colors.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026

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