as in paints
to give color or a different color to
dyed her hair a startling red
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Recent Examples of dyes
Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Individual components—such as wetness indicators, adhesives, dyes and fragrances—would also fall under the disclosure requirements.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
One supplier of dyes for army uniforms, for example, might be running low for any number of reasons — not enough labor, not enough chemical intermediates, sudden plant explosion at the dye works.
—Kory Stamper, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Low-impact dyes, softer fabrications, and slub-character fabrics are among the key directions denim mills are pursuing for Fall/Winter 2027–2028.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
The device will do the rest by dispensing the dyes in the right proportions in a bowl.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
YumEarth makes organic lollipops, gummy bears and fruit snacks with no artificial dyes.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Jada Yuan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Colored smoke, such as the green plumes, are typically only colorful due to a chemical that dyes the smoke and is not considered more dangerous.
—Minneapolis Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Its distinctive crackle is owed to its blend of white and black glutinous rice, whose runoff color dyes the former lavender.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 May 2025
Noun
The production of colorants—dyes, in particular—was a global concern.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Individual components—such as wetness indicators, adhesives, dyes and fragrances—would also fall under the disclosure requirements.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
One supplier of dyes for army uniforms, for example, might be running low for any number of reasons — not enough labor, not enough chemical intermediates, sudden plant explosion at the dye works.
—Kory Stamper, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Low-impact dyes, softer fabrications, and slub-character fabrics are among the key directions denim mills are pursuing for Fall/Winter 2027–2028.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
The device will do the rest by dispensing the dyes in the right proportions in a bowl.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
YumEarth makes organic lollipops, gummy bears and fruit snacks with no artificial dyes.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
This information is conveyed by a hilariously avant-garde Poulter, playing the store’s manager, who dyes his hair to match each monochromatic scheme and hides his nefariousness behind a company policy that requires techno music to be played at maximum volume at all times.
—Jada Yuan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Colored smoke, such as the green plumes, are typically only colorful due to a chemical that dyes the smoke and is not considered more dangerous.
—Minneapolis Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Its distinctive crackle is owed to its blend of white and black glutinous rice, whose runoff color dyes the former lavender.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dyes
Noun
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While the original offered 55, the reformulation includes a whopping 70 options—across fair to deep complexions, then cool, neutral, warm, and olive undertones—made with enhanced pigments for a more dimensional finish.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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The anthocyanin pigments that predominate in dark leaves also protect them from UV damage and, due to their toxicity when highly concentrated, deter herbivores.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And this paints a very clear picture of what the future will look like for both Beatrice and Eugenie.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Apr. 2026
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The indictment paints this picture of you as the kingpin of this operation who helped structure how victims were targeted and how money was made.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Organizers passed out white candles and orange and red roses to the crowd on the lawn, filled with the colors orange and green, Metayer Bowen’s favorite colors and the colors of her alma mater Florida A&M University.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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The colors include Diresul Fiber-Teak (brown), Diresul Fiber-Slate (blue-gray) and Diresul Fiber-Graphite (dark gray)—echoing the growing demand for wearable neutrals.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 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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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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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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Over-micing of the looming Tim the Enchanter, against a psychedelic overboil of bright, surreal colorings on the screens, washed out much of the scene below.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Next, with the help of artificial colorings, flavorings, texturizers and glue-like emulsifiers, ingredients are mixed, heated, pounded, shaped or extruded into any food a manufacturer can dream up.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
14 Dec. 2025
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“Dyes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyes. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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