pigment 1 of 2

as in dye
a substance used to color other materials I'm running out of the black pigment

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pigment

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verb

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Recent Examples of pigment
Noun
Consisting of a white gold base upon which a textured motif is engraved to give a hammered effect, its mesmerizing color is achieved by applying six enamel pigments in different hues and then firing the dial multiple times. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025 The curved silicone brush ensures that each and every lash — even the finest ones near the inner corners of your eyes — are coated in pigments for a fluttery effect sans clumps. Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
Because otherwise, this formula is seriously pigmented. Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Jan. 2025 The formula is pigmented but has an undetectable, skinlike finish. Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 20 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for pigment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigment
Noun
  • California also moved to ban several dyes last year, with other states expected to follow suit.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
  • In his orders, Braun made changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), called for a study on the impact of artificial food dyes and outlined a comprehensive chronic disease plan focused on the diets of Indiana residents.
    Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In addition, fans are excited to pick up official miniatures to paint and portray desperate battles between humans and Xenomorphs on the table top.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Include a beginner's guide to painting to encourage new techniques.
    Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • After writing a viral blogpost about the ingredients found in a Chick-fil-A sandwich including food coloring, MSG and refined grains, the company invited Hari to their headquarters to discuss her concerns.
    Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
  • The new species was identified by its call, size, texture, eyes, coloring, toe shape and other subtle physical features, the study said.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The atra tree snake, named after the Latin word for black, was identified by its size, coloring, and scale pattern.
    Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Judges so far seem to believe that the White House is good for its word and will color within the lines of their rulings.
    Ella Lee, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Type: Permanent Shades: 35 How to Apply: Mix the colorant with the developer, then apply the mixture to the roots of clean, dry hair while using the applicator nozzle to divide the hair into sections.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Rogue dyers have been a problem, too, with a few cases of unsanctioned dumping of colorants into the North Branch of the river despite the presence of conservation police patrols.
    Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The tight, shiny skin weeps an oily iridescence that tints the light around the woman as she twirls, evidently delighted by her affliction.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • The case core is tinted in deep black, echoing the onyx featured behind the tourbillon cage and along its sides.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Join the 20,000 customers who recently bought the compact cleaning gadget to tackle stains, pet messes, and dirt on carpets and upholstery.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The Laundress makes a ton of other luxury laundry products, like a stain remover pretreatment, wool and cashmere spray, and a static-reducing fabric softener.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Pigment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigment. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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