as in to paint
to give color or a different color to
dyed her hair a startling red
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Recent Examples of dye
Natalie Stoclet, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
The product is free of dyes, parabens, and sulfates, enriches the skin’s moisture barrier, and has anti-bacterial properties for peace of mind.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 May 2025
Recession hair has recently taken off on TikTok among folks who, thanks to the worrisome nature of the economy, are looking to cut back on their salon appointments without entirely giving up the idea of dyeing their hair.
—Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 9 May 2025
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Noun
Natural dyes come from moss, bark, and other flora.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
The product is free of dyes, parabens, and sulfates, enriches the skin’s moisture barrier, and has anti-bacterial properties for peace of mind.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
Verb
Before Nora knows it, Rachel has dyed her hair dark brown, adopted a Norwegian accent, and begun rehearsals in their childhood home.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 May 2025
Recession hair has recently taken off on TikTok among folks who, thanks to the worrisome nature of the economy, are looking to cut back on their salon appointments without entirely giving up the idea of dyeing their hair.
—Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dye
Noun
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Specialists will examine the image to see if there are any remnants of pigment that could be used to determine the colors once marking Victory’s body.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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The repetitive motion of brushstrokes, the unpredictability of pigment spreading in water, and the visual appeal of translucent layers all contribute to a meditative experience.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Sleek, flat-panel cabinets (painted in Dylan by Portola Paints) contrast with the irregular zellige tile backsplash by Zia Tile.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2025
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But that wouldn’t happen even if Chardin, who lived 1699 to 1779 in Paris, painted the objects in the middle of an earthquake.—
James Russell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 May 2025
Noun
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In January, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration has targeted food dyes in recent months, banning a dye called Red 3 and working to remove eight synthetic food colorings from the food supply, according to an April news release.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
14 May 2025
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Turmeric, with its bright orange-yellow color, is widely used as a food coloring and flavoring agent.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Plus, the matte, two-tone color scheme helps resist staining, maintaining the spoons' stylish appeal over time.—
Toby Rose,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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Then, once completed, pasting begins, where mud from the henna plant is placed atop the area to stain.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Light: The first and shortest boiling produces the sweetest and lightest in color molasses, with 65 percent sucrose (a type of sugar).—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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For those looking for extra color choices—rust, purple, and green—consider Biselina’s ruffle duvet cover and shams.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Another officer later told the driver he was stopped because the vehicle had tinted windows.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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And because it’s tinted, there’s no white cast—just a soft-focus finish that doesn’t exaggerate texture or fine lines.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Both of those menus featured Whoppers with thematic, colored buns, dyed using natural colorants, like beet juice or ube.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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And on March 21, Virginia passed a law banning colorants from school food, effective July 1, 2027.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Dye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dye. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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