as in paints
to give color or a different color to
pigmented varnishes
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Recent Examples of pigments
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
25 June 2026
In addition to fiber, raspberries contain an array of antioxidants, including vitamin C and anthocyanins, which are plant pigments that give these berries their bright color.
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Jillian Kubala,
Health,
22 June 2026
The handcrafted Baked Collection features intense pigments whipped into a decadent cream, then baked on terracotta tiles into a powder to ripen color vibrancy -- a feast for eyes, cheeks, lips, and face in vibrant, weightless colors with all-day wear.
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
Breakthroughs in technology—such as jewelry, bone and stone tools, pigments, and organized hearths—happened much earlier than previously assumed, appearing in one region to disappear in another.
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Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 2026
The pigments could replace synthetic chemicals and reduce environmental impact.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
The reaction center at the heart of the photosystem, where chlorophyll pigments absorb photons and produce sugar from carbon dioxide, showed only a few small changes when compared to the photosystems of other Gloeobacteria.
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Quanta Magazine,
10 June 2026
Anthocyanins are one type of flavonoid found in berries and are responsible for those deep red, purple, and blue pigments.
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Kathleen Felton,
Time,
9 June 2026
With minor formula tweaks, architectural components can be produced with an array of colors that can range from yellow to brown tones by adding natural pigments or colorful yeast strains.
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Shirl Leigh
june 08,
New Atlas,
8 June 2026
Noun
With a staggering 70 shades (an upgrade from an already impressive 55 shades) and longer-wearing color pigments that don’t get distorted after a few hours, finding your shade match is a breeze.
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Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
25 June 2026
In addition to fiber, raspberries contain an array of antioxidants, including vitamin C and anthocyanins, which are plant pigments that give these berries their bright color.
—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
22 June 2026
The handcrafted Baked Collection features intense pigments whipped into a decadent cream, then baked on terracotta tiles into a powder to ripen color vibrancy -- a feast for eyes, cheeks, lips, and face in vibrant, weightless colors with all-day wear.
—
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Breakthroughs in technology—such as jewelry, bone and stone tools, pigments, and organized hearths—happened much earlier than previously assumed, appearing in one region to disappear in another.
—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 2026
The pigments could replace synthetic chemicals and reduce environmental impact.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
The reaction center at the heart of the photosystem, where chlorophyll pigments absorb photons and produce sugar from carbon dioxide, showed only a few small changes when compared to the photosystems of other Gloeobacteria.
—
Quanta Magazine,
10 June 2026
Anthocyanins are one type of flavonoid found in berries and are responsible for those deep red, purple, and blue pigments.
—
Kathleen Felton,
Time,
9 June 2026
With minor formula tweaks, architectural components can be produced with an array of colors that can range from yellow to brown tones by adding natural pigments or colorful yeast strains.
—
Shirl Leigh
june 08,
New Atlas,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigments
Noun
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The colors change to indicate how saturated the beads are, and the dyes used contain hazardous chemicals.
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The dyes have previously been allowed under FDA regulations and oversight.
Verb
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The Harris Poll, conducted between June 17–22, paints a picture of a fandom economy splitting in two.
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But Braithwaite’s wry, wonderful novel paints a world where violent men are dealt with…sometimes by a certain sister.
Noun
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The most common cat colors are orange, black, cream or gray, but cats can come in unique hues, such as chocolate or lilac.
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Available in 15 colors, the formula contains antioxidant vitamin C to prevent free radical damage, and features a convenient sponge applicator for smooth, precise application.
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.
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Anyone who tints or colors their hair knows all about this.
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.
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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.
Verb
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When that protective finish gets damaged, the toilet actually stains easier and is harder to keep clean over time.
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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.
Noun
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Shen wondered whether there was a random model that could produce clique-free colorings more efficiently than Erdős’ approach.
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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.
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