as in painted
to give color or a different color to
dyed her hair a startling red
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Recent Examples of dyed
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
Purvis described a new finishing process that mimics the look of garment dyed denim without high minimums.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Kate Middleton just seemingly dyed her hair again after she was accused of wearing a blonde wig.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Sep. 2025
For Iris Van Herpen, a more intimate meal for 30 to celebrate her exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, with a custom 52-foot tablecloth dyed to match the surrounding artworks.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
The Mill Creek Park Fountain was one of five fountains the Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department dyed red to celebrate Red Friday.
—Chris Ochsner, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
And a very close look at Halsey's hairline seems to reveal that her hair is definitely dyed.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Ethically made, and hand-dyed in Ghana, the pink, orange and black pattern is sure to add a unique but high-end flair to your look.
—Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Bedsure Cotton Duvet Cover This simple yet elegant duvet cover is dyed with two colors of threads to offer a soft and classic look.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
However, buying organic bassinet sheets often gives you the peace of mind knowing they are unbleached, non-dyed and chemical-free.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Riki felt intimidated at the mere mention of a neighborhood like Ebisu, and her friend showed up that day looking especially elegant, her hair dyed a stylish reddish-brown, dazzling everyone around her.
—Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
Purvis described a new finishing process that mimics the look of garment dyed denim without high minimums.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Kate Middleton just seemingly dyed her hair again after she was accused of wearing a blonde wig.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Sep. 2025
For Iris Van Herpen, a more intimate meal for 30 to celebrate her exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, with a custom 52-foot tablecloth dyed to match the surrounding artworks.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
The Mill Creek Park Fountain was one of five fountains the Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department dyed red to celebrate Red Friday.
—Chris Ochsner, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
And a very close look at Halsey's hairline seems to reveal that her hair is definitely dyed.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Ethically made, and hand-dyed in Ghana, the pink, orange and black pattern is sure to add a unique but high-end flair to your look.
—Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Bedsure Cotton Duvet Cover This simple yet elegant duvet cover is dyed with two colors of threads to offer a soft and classic look.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dyed
Verb
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The sellers had painted the walls a yellowish hue hovering somewhere between a ripe banana and the grey of a wilting pear.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Rather than replace the worn floors with tile, Babcock had an eye-popping chevron pattern painted on in white and two shades of blue.—
Kelly Ryan Kegans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Besides looking unappetizing, using a mildewed, stained dish towel for drying rather defeats the purpose of washing dishes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Hold the stained fabric taut and let the water flow from the back of the shirt to the front, allowing the water to push the stain away from the fabric rather than through it.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Their stems and new growth are wine-colored and do present a fresh and cheery look.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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The concerns colored their respective candidacies to the point that key races were lost.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Extra Value move comes just weeks after McDonald's reported a 2.5% increase in U.S. same-store sales from April 1 to June 31, a marked improvement from the fast food chain's first quarter, which saw U.S. sales fall 3.6% – McDonald's most significant decline since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The wind industry is reeling from the recent decisions, a marked change from a few years ago when the growing demand for electricity spurred a surge in announcements for new wind projects.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The two that entered the camp during the day had tinted windows, so protestors were unable to see inside.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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But at Khaite, that light is controlled; the windows are tinted to manage both natural light and fixtures.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The man stands just beyond a vivid swirl of similarly unclothed American Indians with discolored bodies, a jarring imagining of the senseless violence and disease that ravaged the Ohlone people, who first settled in the coastal Northern California land that now comprises much of the Bay Area.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Some materials are tougher than others, but even stone will scratch or become discolored from harsh cleaners.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For an eco-friendly option, check out EcoBirdy, a kids’ furniture company that creates its wares out of ecothylene—a patented material made from upcycled plastic toys that lends each piece a flecked pattern.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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Drizzle this herb-flecked dressing over greens, roasted or grilled veggies, and grain salads.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Over a 10-month period, our editors—all with vastly different preferences for coverage, finish, and format—buffed and blended (and swept and stippled) their way through about 650 submissions.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Look for fine webbing and speckled or stippled leaves, which are signs of their presence, says Harvell.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Dyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyed. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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