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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pigments

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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
Blueberries are especially rich in anthocyanins, the pigments that give the fruit its color and help the plant withstand UV radiation and microbial stress. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026 Oral sunscreens generally contain a blend of vitamins, minerals, carotenoids (pigments), and polyphenols (plant compounds). — Kristen Fischer, Health, 22 July 2026 Compared to conventional pigments that reflect light, Quantum Light’s pigments absorb and emit light with extraordinary color purity and optical intensity. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 July 2026 Berries are also rich in antioxidants called anthocyanins, plant pigments that give them their deep red, blue, or purple colors. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 July 2026 The researchers took samples of pigments from both ancient cave paintings and the surfaces of nearby unpainted rocks inside 11 caves. — Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 2 July 2026 In a process known as photobleaching, the UV light breaks down the chemical bonds in pigments, which can brighten your whites. — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 Ancient mineral pigments once used by cave painters dissolve into radiant blues, pinks and yellows of celestial color, tracing a poetic voyage from the depths of the earth towards open sky. — Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 With a staggering 70 shades (an upgrade from an already impressive 55 shades) and longer-wearing color pigments that don’t get distorted after a few hours, finding your shade match is a breeze. — Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigments
  1. dyes
  2. paints
  3. colors
  4. tints
  5. colorants
  6. stains
  7. colorings
Noun
  • All of their yoga mats are free of dyes, toxic chemicals and phthalates.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
  • Adding dyes and microparticles to the water and illuminating them with lasers helped capture the flows on high-speed video.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026
Definition of dyes
Verb
  • Yes, there are specific guidelines in the basic meaning, but the reader’s relationship to the card paints the canvas.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
  • The film paints a portrait of pioneering photojournalist Gerda Taro, the German-Jewish war photographer, anti-fascist and artist whose legacy has long been overshadowed.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 July 2026
Definition of paints
Noun
  • Between the endless array of nail shapes, colors, and designs, a manicure is one of the easiest ways to refresh your look.
    — Alexis Berger, InStyle, 25 July 2026
  • There are also vibrant multicolor prints paired with bold, solid colors, like a pair of colorful shorts matched to a pink button-down shirt with a subtle, decorative pocket.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 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
  • 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
  • But that other supplier would have to try to reverse engineer that particular dye — formulas for dyes and colorants were, in spite of being in service to the war effort, still proprietary — and backward engineering color from a finished product is a crapshoot.
    — Kory Stamper, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of colorants
Verb
  • When that protective finish gets damaged, the toilet actually stains easier and is harder to keep clean over time.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
  • What Sacks doesn’t get is that by financing and diplomatically supporting Israel, our country makes the crimes of the Israeli government possible, which stains America’s reputation in the world and drains our Treasury.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 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
Definition of colorings

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