How to Use dye in a Sentence

dye

1 of 2 noun
  • White tang yuan are the norm, but add some dye, and the rice balls take on even more meaning.
    Catherine Duncan, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2024
  • The dye is formed by first drying the plant’s leaves and then crushing them to a powder.
    Manal Aman, Good Housekeeping, 19 Apr. 2023
  • The egg white represents the tombstone, the yolk is the life and the red dye represents the blood of Jesus.
    Greg Garrison | , al, 10 Apr. 2023
  • The zoo has used a dye to distinguish them for the last 30 years, Shearer said.
    Kate Perez, USA TODAY, 14 June 2023
  • The first included the pill press, and the second contained some pill dyes.
    Marco Marcelline, PCMAG, 26 Mar. 2023
  • Many assume that brown eggs won't take dye as well as white, but turns out that isn't true.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2024
  • In response, artists are using the plant as dye and chefs are cooking with it.
    Julie Watson, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 June 2023
  • Even Stewart's new dye job adds to her devil-may-care look.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Just be warned: Your dye job may not completely take on all your roots.
    Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 14 Mar. 2023
  • The dye was used on the meerkats June 1, and one of them was found dead about 30 minutes later, officials said.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 June 2023
  • Use pastel food dye to dress the chocolate treats up for Easter.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2024
  • The zoo has suspended use of the dye until officials find out what happened to the meerkats.
    Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 14 June 2023
  • Now imagine pouring red dye (your scent) into the stream.
    Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 31 Jan. 2024
  • A lot of fast fashion is made from polyester, which requires special dyes.
    WIRED, 11 Nov. 2023
  • The canal will be brightest when the dyes are first introduced and will wear off within a couple of days.
    Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Inside the artist Greg Dunn’s Philadelphia studio, the acrid smells of solvent and dye hang in the air.
    Victoria Sayo Turner, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Aug. 2023
  • And trust that mood boards are being supercharged by the wave of runway and red-carpet dye jobs over the past few months.
    Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Swipe a little dye on a small patch of skin on the nape of your neck and then follow the directions on the box before dyeing.
    Yerin Kim, Seventeen, 6 May 2023
  • For example, if your dye has a greenish hue, add more red.
    Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2023
  • The red dye is still permitted for use in maraschino cherries.
    Julie Creswell, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2023
  • Do the benefits of contrast dye outweigh the harm in a person with my health profile?
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 20 Mar. 2023
  • And while some people think that hair color or dye treatments can keep lice at bay, Ritchie says this isn't so.
    USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2024
  • Keep in mind, though, that natural dyes can change over time, so the color may fade slightly.
    Terri Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Before release, the researchers mark the koalas with a dab of pink dye on their backs, to ensure the same animals aren’t caught twice.
    Christina Larson, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2023
  • Sloan explained that it’s made with bronze dye, which affects the pasta’s texture.
    Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 27 June 2023
  • Urine color may not tell the whole story, and a change in color can have a harmless culprit such as food dye.
    Kathleen Felton, Health, 26 May 2023
  • They’re used to make fragrances last longer and as solvents for dyes, explains Dr. Murphy-Rose.
    Daley Quinn, Health, 17 Apr. 2023
  • This kit comes with the compounds, containers, and dyes to make seven dishes of crystals that will form over the course of just a week.
    Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Be sure to wait a few weeks after getting a new dye job to prevent color stripping.
    Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 17 Feb. 2023
  • The recent red 3 petition uses this as one of the main arguments for banning the dye.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2023
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dye

2 of 2 verb
  • The fabric is bleached, dyed, and then washed.
  • She had been dyeing her hair for years.
  • The singer dyed her hair pink, and kept the style for a year.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2023
  • The colour had been fading, so the plan was to dye it to restore the color.
    Emily Chan, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2023
  • If an off-the-rack leather doesn’t work, Gulfstream will have the hide dyed to any hue.
    Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 2 July 2023
  • To make: Start by dyeing eggs the same colors as the buttons.
    Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 28 Mar. 2023
  • To achieve that, Stacey dyed Stone’s shoulder-length hair black.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Jan. 2024
  • Goossen sat on the edge of the ring, dressed in denim head to toe, hair slicked back like Elvis, if the King’s hair was dyed dirty blond.
    Tyler R. Tynes, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2023
  • The artist used indigo to dye textiles that shelter a tent in the middle of the gallery.
    Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2022
  • The orange-red stigmas have long been used to dye rugs and clothing.
    Dennis Peck | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 4 Nov. 2021
  • Committing to dye your hair is a big one, but the results are fun.
    Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 1 Feb. 2023
  • To create that hybrid shade of mint and lime green, Bryan had to dye the feathers in-house.
    Shannon Carlin, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2021
  • Don’t try to cover up my tattoos, don’t try to cut my hair, don’t try to dye my hair.
    Jenna Kunze, ELLE, 17 June 2022
  • When is the safest time during pregnancy to bleach or dye your hair?
    Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Mar. 2021
  • Since Jadin always colored his hair, Miller had to dye his as well.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 23 July 2021
  • The Sin City star has favored a short, blunt cut for the last few years, but was most recently seen with the style dyed blonde.
    Clare Fisher, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Meanwhile, the other cast members dyed their hair, or Jonas grew a beard.
    Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 26 Feb. 2023
  • Gotham had a variant of the Joker, Jerome, but wasn’t allowed to use the name or weirdly, dye his hair green.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 20 June 2021
  • Elsewhere, of course, dark-haired people dye their hair blond.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 3 June 2022
  • She's bleached her brows in the name of fashion, dyed her hair from honey blonde to red to platinum blonde, and so much more.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Like his new teammates, Vázquez dyed his hair blond for the tournament.
    Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Mar. 2023
  • It’s even been used to dye fabrics too, thanks to its yellow color.
    Korin Miller, Women's Health, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Sandy Blonde In 2021, Beckham once again said goodbye to his dark blonde/light brunette hair and dyed his strands blonde.
    Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023
  • To nail the look, lose the pink sash and dye this white Regency dress a pretty pale blue with Rit DyeMore.
    Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 16 Aug. 2021
  • The spiky, tough gunga leaves have been transformed into silky soft threads, like fibers ready to be dried and dyed.
    Megha Kapoor, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2023
  • If that doesn’t work, the only way to salvage it may be to dye the whole bag a darker color.
    Yolanda Wikiel, wsj.com, 13 Sep. 2023
  • While Easter egg hunts, dyeing eggs and photos with the Easter Bunny are a fun time with the kids, what about the day of?
    Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Mar. 2024
  • Among other techniques, the duo have used coffees, teas, and rust to dye their clothing.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2021
  • Her dark hair is dyed a vibrant hue, a trademark look of her brother’s, as well.
    Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Slowly roll the egg over the surface so the colored shaving cream completely coats the egg's shell and dyes it.
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2024

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