as in to paint
to give color or a different color to
pigmented varnishes
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Recent Examples of pigment
Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2024
Between the lines: The green color in leaves comes from chlorophyll, the pigment that helps plants turn sunlight into energy via photosynthesis.
—Worth Sparkman, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
Jinnie Lee, refinery29.com, 18 Sep. 2024
The brand’s latest product — Queen Screen — isn’t as pigmented.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 13 June 2024
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Noun
This cues plants to reduce photosynthesis for the season, decreasing chlorophyll, or the green pigment in leaves.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2024
Between the lines: The green color in leaves comes from chlorophyll, the pigment that helps plants turn sunlight into energy via photosynthesis.
—Worth Sparkman, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
Verb
Oh, and bonus points for this subtle colorway: It’s pigmented enough to stand out, but still pretty neutral.
—Jinnie Lee, refinery29.com, 18 Sep. 2024
The brand’s latest product — Queen Screen — isn’t as pigmented.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 13 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigment
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Which is why the salon also offers a range of services to help it last: wigs-only highlights, washing, setting, trendy cuts, and dye services, starting at around $250.Talia Lavin, Curbed, 7 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, the Pakistani mill introduced a new color, Seaweed Blue, to its popular Kaleido collection of color yarn dye fabrics and new novelties such as garment dye fabric with Lurex and fabrics with crepe effects.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2024
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He’s finally painted the town in the colors of his mother’s desperate dreams, but there will be no verbal acknowledgment of pride to drown out her final words of hate.Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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Combining genetics with historical information and archeological evidence allows researchers to paint both a more complete and more accurate picture, and demonstrates how teamwork from different disciplines can unearth rich, complex stories.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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Kura touts its preparation using high-quality ingredients free of artificial sweeteners, seasonings, preservatives and colorings.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Nov. 2024
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What is candy corn made of? Sugar, corn syrup, salt, sesame oil, honey, artificial flavor, food coloring, gelatin and confectioner's glaze are the main ingredients in a single piece of candy corn.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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Many of the interiors within this volume are exclusive to its pages and celebrate the firm’s expert eye, appealing to color, texture, and client preference in the most unexpected niches.Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2024
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Because the trick with coloring outside of the lines is to still have to have a sense of the picture at the core.Christian Davies FCSD, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Then there’s your milk jugs, anything with colorant, and yogurt cups, butter tubs or cold Starbucks cups.Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
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The Details: Available sizes: 1–7 Materials: Wood pulp, sodium polyacrylate, polypropylene, polyethylene, adhesives, polyester, polyurethane elastics, polyolefin elastics, colorants, printing inks Wetness indicator?Jessica Booth, Parents, 6 Sep. 2024
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The easiest way to play with berry makeup is to do so by tinting the lips in rich grape and raspberry shades.Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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Often mistaken for a fungus, the plant is a pale, translucent white in bloom—sometimes tinted pink or, rarely, a deep red.Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 25 Oct. 2024
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That’s a stain that won’t wash away from this would-be American oligarch no matter who wins.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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In some cases, washing white clothes in hot water can help remove stains and maintain brightness.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Pigment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigment. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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