as in to paint
to give color or a different color to
pigmented varnishes
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Recent Examples of pigment
JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
These are skin cells that produce melanin, the pigment that gives a person their skin color.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Madison Yauger, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Everything—from cosmetics to skincare—is gentle, lightly pigmented, and free of artificial fragrances.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 29 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Food trivia, ground-up mummy pigment, and snake jaws ought to do the trick.
—JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
These are skin cells that produce melanin, the pigment that gives a person their skin color.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Verb
Its soft yet richly pigmented formula stays in place and is safe for sensitive eyes or contact lenses.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Everything—from cosmetics to skincare—is gentle, lightly pigmented, and free of artificial fragrances.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigment
Noun
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Science & Medicine The FDA knew long ago that red dye No. 3 causes cancer.—
Karen Kaplan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS OFF THE SHELVES – 13 food products that contain artificial dye banned by the FDA over cancer risks.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The vintage industrial interior has been painted a vivid vermilion, marine memorabilia hangs on the walls and those photos of fishing boats and crews — those are owner John Schnaubelt’s family.—
John Metcalfe,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Trump’s outsize presence in this scene is incarnated by the Trump International Hotel and Tower, which Fassler boldly painted in shades of black and blue.—
Mara Hoberman,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Click the link below to download — you will be prompted to log in or create an account to access the coloring page Download our Chiefs coloring page featuring Crocky J and Carson Steele.—
Neil Nakahodo,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2025
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The new species of skink was identified by its DNA, scale pattern, coloring and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Click the link below to download — you will be prompted to log in or create an account to access the coloring page Download our Chiefs coloring page featuring Crocky J and Carson Steele.—
Neil Nakahodo,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2025
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On a corner of Post Street in downtown San Jose, a small shop brightly colored with pink and orange walls displays feminine drawings, candles shaped like cakes and trinkets.—
Autumn Alvarez,
The Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Companies like Ferrara, which produces Brach’s candies, and Just Born, the maker of Peeps, have already begun removing the dye from their products, while other companies have turned to alternatives like Red Dye No. 40 or natural colorants, from beets to turmeric.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Jan. 2025
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But some of these colorants have long been banned in the European Union, Canada and other countries without the pressure of a Delaney Clause.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Glossy lip products had a big moment last year, and Chang was not immune to the hype—though instead of the popular glosses and tinted balms that went viral stateside, Chang fell in love with the Korean makeup brand Amuse’s Dew Tint.—
Annie Blay,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2025
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Divide in batches, and tint each with a different color of pastel food coloring, if desired.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This chic mini wallet is crafted from premium Saffiano leather, known for its durability against scratches, stains, and daily wear.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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The county’s legal action comes amid worldwide attention on PFAS, used widely to create products resistant to water, stains, and heat, including food packaging, non-stick pans, clothing, rain jackets, furniture, carpeting, plastic turf, paints, electronics products and a host of other goods.—
Ethan Baron,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Pigment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigment. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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