as in to paint
to give color or a different color to
pigmented varnishes
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Recent Examples of pigment
Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 May 2025
Made by hand so that no rosy base is the same, each talc-free powder is a unique, marbleized mixture of blush and pearlescent pigments that, when swirled together and swept over cheekbones, leaves you with a flush of dimensional, luminous color—even in the darkest of rooms.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 15 May 2025
Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
Dior Rouge Dior Couture Color Lipstick in 846 Concorde
$49
DIOR
Willow Lindley, fashion market and collaborations director
I’m obsessed with all things Westman Atelier and this is my favorite red lip product—the perfect shade, light but highly pigmented.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Astaxanthin is a pigment that has cellular-protective properties.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 May 2025
Made by hand so that no rosy base is the same, each talc-free powder is a unique, marbleized mixture of blush and pearlescent pigments that, when swirled together and swept over cheekbones, leaves you with a flush of dimensional, luminous color—even in the darkest of rooms.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 15 May 2025
Verb
Though the shades are pigmented, they still can be considered neutrals that elevate the appearance of your natural lip color.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
Dior Rouge Dior Couture Color Lipstick in 846 Concorde
$49
DIOR
Willow Lindley, fashion market and collaborations director
I’m obsessed with all things Westman Atelier and this is my favorite red lip product—the perfect shade, light but highly pigmented.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigment
Noun
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During the show student designer Angel Luo presented a floor-length gown constructed with pleated Tencel featuring a gradient dye effect.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
22 May 2025
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But also Red Vines, and there’s clearly red dye in those.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
22 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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As a result of a recent vote by the Parent Teacher Student Association, or PTSA, the mural is slated for removal so a new one can be painted in its place.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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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Leading the lineup is the Dragon Flame-Grilled Whopper, a fiery twist on the classic, stacked with crispy bacon, cheese, fresh veggies and classic condiments, all served on a red-and-orange-marbled bun colored with natural spices and veggies.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Bear in mind, this is coming from someone who’s worked as a professional journalist since before iPhones existed, so my perspective is not only colored by my experience as a writer but also from having tried out a slew of different apps in an effort to find an X replacement.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
23 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
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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Choose a bright, cheery yellow paint or opt for a deep chocolate stain with white window trim for a classic cabin vibe.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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Yves Saint Laurent Vinyl Cream Lip Stain $41 $30 Nordstrom Rack YSL's Vinyl Cream Lip Stain brings the staying power of a lip stain and the shine factor of a gloss.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
23 May 2025
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“Pigment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigment. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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