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

Orange Ginger, Green Cardamom and Blue Turmeric all harken back to the richness of India’s spices and pigments. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 The pigments were matched to sunsets painted by Turner and Monet, the sublime effects of which were caused by pollution from the Industrial Revolution, and so the work was likewise beautiful in direct proportion to the poisoning of our atmosphere. — Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026 For the project, the team turned to metal phthalocyanines, a group of synthetic blue pigments used in a wide range of industries. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026 Hibiscus contains antioxidants such as anthocyanins, the pigments that give it its red color, along with chlorogenic acids and other plant compounds. — Brandi Jones, HEALTH, 24 Sep. 2026 Photosynthetic organisms use arrays of pigments and proteins called light-harvesting complexes to soak up light. — Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026 Line Smoother preps and blurs, then Balance-n-Brighten delivers buildable, weightless coverage with marbleized pigments for a polished finish. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 Many pigments available to ancient Egyptian artists have elemental markers detectable by X-ray fluorescence imaging. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026 With its satin-matte technology and expansive shade range, the original Pro Filt’r Soft Matte foundation revolutionized how other brands approached shades, undertones, and pigments when building their own foundation libraries. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigments

Noun

PepsiCo has recalled more than 122,000 cases of Gatorade sold across the United States, including California, for undeclared dyes.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Absorption methods have shown the ability to remove dissolved dyes without transforming them into potentially harmful off-products.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of dyes

Verb

On the song, the singer-songwriter paints the picture of what happens when an ex’s new girl calls you up and asks for advice.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
Drawing upon previously unpublished archival research, Merritt paints a compelling portrait of the multifaceted activist.

— Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of paints

Noun

This Victoria Falls masterpiece is, as its name suggests, modeled on the rich colors of one of the world’s most spectacular waterfalls, which sits on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe where the Zambezi River plunges over a basalt cliff.

— Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
The team explored abstract shapes, recognizable objects, and different materials and textures before settling on a flexible system of shapes, colors, and accessories.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 2 Oct. 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

Advocates argue carts are silent, occupy less space than tourist vans and buses, and don’t choke the air with exhaust that also stains historic monuments.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
The man lies a few yards behind them, but the image stains her field of vision.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 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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