as in pigment
a substance used to color other materials in ancient times, a mollusk was used to produce a rich purple colorant for clothing and linens

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Recent Examples of colorant Oeko-Tex Standard 100: Another third-party verification that ensures textiles are free of over 1,000 substances such as pesticides and colorants after being submitted to rigorous lab testing. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2025 Kennedy has used Kellogg’s Froot Loops as his primary example when railing against artificial colorants. Amelia Lucas,annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025 And if a person later has an MRI, swelling and burning of the eye can occur if the machine’s powerful magnetic field interacts with trace colorant metals in the new pigment. Saima S. Iqbal, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2025 The process removes everything—dyes, colorants, contaminants, blends—to yield a resin that’s identical (chemically speaking) to virgin polyester. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for colorant
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Noun
  • Pumpkin Pumpkins are rich in beta-carotene, a pigment that gives pumpkins their signature orange color.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Adding mist was achieved by using a makeup brush to allow the lightest layer of pigments to dry on contact.
    Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Over the past decade, In-N-Out has phased out some artificial dyes, flavors and ingredients within its beverages, shakes and condiments.
    George A. Paul, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The harsh dye exposed her dark roots, accentuating the charcoal-colored shadow hollowing out the shape of her eyes.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Flexus by Spring Step Giller Boiled Wool Clogs With their stunning bordeaux coloring and easy slip-on design, these clogs are a cozy and functional statement piece for the season that channels the witchy fall style of iconic films like Practical Magic and The Craft.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Its fins are mostly white with black, orange and yellowish coloring.
    Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In the fall of 2025, all of the it-girls look to be obsessed with a color straight out of the ’60s.
    Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Where’s the best place to see these vibrant colors?
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025

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“Colorant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colorant. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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