as in paints
to give color or a different color to
pigmented varnishes
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Recent Examples of pigments
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Apr. 2026
In simpler terms, this lobster carries two distinct sets of genetic instructions — one set controlling the color pigments on one side of its shell, the other controlling the opposite side.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Nothing is stopping you from mixing two or three pigments to arrive at your own mortar color.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
At the same time, Maillard reactions between sugars and amino acids – which make up proteins – create new compounds, including brown pigments called melanoidins and a range of flavor compounds.
—Mavra Javed, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
Pollen pigments are sensitive to UV light, which can help fade or remove the stain.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
These assistants might mix paint pigments, stretch canvases and even help fill in certain details on paintings.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
Some even use natural pigments that are applied from homemade brushes made of human hair.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Beets are also known for their high betalain content, the pigments responsible for their deep red color.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
The shampoo uses highly concentrated violet pigments (which give it that signature purple hue) to neutralize yellow tones on contact.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Apr. 2026
In simpler terms, this lobster carries two distinct sets of genetic instructions — one set controlling the color pigments on one side of its shell, the other controlling the opposite side.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Nothing is stopping you from mixing two or three pigments to arrive at your own mortar color.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
At the same time, Maillard reactions between sugars and amino acids – which make up proteins – create new compounds, including brown pigments called melanoidins and a range of flavor compounds.
—Mavra Javed, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
Pollen pigments are sensitive to UV light, which can help fade or remove the stain.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
These assistants might mix paint pigments, stretch canvases and even help fill in certain details on paintings.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
Some even use natural pigments that are applied from homemade brushes made of human hair.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Beets are also known for their high betalain content, the pigments responsible for their deep red color.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigments
Noun
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Action on vaping and other tobacco policies has largely taken a backseat under FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, who has focused on a slate of other priorities, including restricting COVID-19 vaccines, phasing out artificial food dyes and speeding up approval of some innovative drugs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Typical formulas contain around 2 grams of sugar per serving, with no artificial dyes or sweeteners, and the brand offers both caffeinated and caffeine-free versions to suit different routines.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Perhaps the most vocal and well-known of Luna’s opponents is his predecessor, Alex Villanueva, who paints a picture of a department in disarray, with low morale and trouble in recruiting.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Using a wealth of archival footage, this deeply pleasurable documentary paints a dazzling portrait of Rossellini across the years leading up to his death in 1977, and is an ecstatic, cinephilic tribute to one of world cinema’s true titans.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The classic brushes come in two different sizes and 15 to 20 colors each, with every one working well.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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But if our test cars are any indication of what’s possible during the ordering process, these accent colors can be altered or removed as would-be owners see fit.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Verb
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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
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Anyone who tints or colors their hair knows all about this.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Verb
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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
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Every failure of the state now stains the turban as well as the uniform.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Instead, whole grains and foods are dissembled into molecules which, with the help of artificial colorings, flavorings and gluelike emulsifiers, are heated, pounded, shaped or extruded into any food a manufacturer can dream up.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Growing adoption of natural food colorings in that market could drive a more than 200% increase in Sensient’s color group sales by 2030, according to the bank’s recent note.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pigments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigments. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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