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pigmented varnishes
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Recent Examples of pigmented
Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2026
To get this look, opt for a matte finish over shimmer, or use a powder to set a pigmented light blue liquid eye shadow.
—Andrea Carbajal, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2026
Use a Towel for Air Drying Pool noodles get their vibrant colors from highly pigmented artificial dyes that could easily bleed onto your garment or tapestry and cause a completely new laundry crisis.
—Candace Madonna, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
The new Kiss & Blush Lip & Cheek Balm from The Crème Shop is a pigmented salve designed to give a pop of color to your cheeks and your pout.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2026
Sheglam Perfect Skin High-Coverage Concealer Available in 20 different shades, this highly pigmented concealer is unique in more ways than one.
—Michelle Baricevic, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026
Also, tell your doctor about any new pigmented spots or unusual growths on your skin.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Dec. 2025
From glitter shadow to pigmented lip gloss, shop 9 of the best holiday makeup products at ESSENCE’s WeLoveUs.
—Essence, 11 Dec. 2025
The ultra-pigmented formula leaves behind gorgeously rich colors.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025
Lily Wohlner, Allure, 19 Dec. 2025
Some waxy and pigmented stains dissolve best with rubbing alcohol.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
Fun and festive, Tower28’s kit is sensitive-skin friendly, stunning pigmented, and perfect for the holidays.
—Brittany Leitner, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2025
It should be brightly pigmented and easy to read.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The grainy technique is particularly visible in Il grand letto azzurro (1965), featured in the Lévy Gorvy Dayan show, where close inspection of the teal bedspread reveals a tan floral pattern made up of non-pigmented sand.
—Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2026
To get this look, opt for a matte finish over shimmer, or use a powder to set a pigmented light blue liquid eye shadow.
—Andrea Carbajal, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2026
Use a Towel for Air Drying Pool noodles get their vibrant colors from highly pigmented artificial dyes that could easily bleed onto your garment or tapestry and cause a completely new laundry crisis.
—Candace Madonna, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
The new Kiss & Blush Lip & Cheek Balm from The Crème Shop is a pigmented salve designed to give a pop of color to your cheeks and your pout.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2026
Sheglam Perfect Skin High-Coverage Concealer Available in 20 different shades, this highly pigmented concealer is unique in more ways than one.
—Michelle Baricevic, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026
Also, tell your doctor about any new pigmented spots or unusual growths on your skin.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Dec. 2025
From glitter shadow to pigmented lip gloss, shop 9 of the best holiday makeup products at ESSENCE’s WeLoveUs.
—Essence, 11 Dec. 2025
The ultra-pigmented formula leaves behind gorgeously rich colors.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025
Verb
Even better, the mattes are richly pigmented and easy to blend, so there's none of that dry, crumbly fallout.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 19 Dec. 2025
Some waxy and pigmented stains dissolve best with rubbing alcohol.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
Fun and festive, Tower28’s kit is sensitive-skin friendly, stunning pigmented, and perfect for the holidays.
—Brittany Leitner, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2025
It should be brightly pigmented and easy to read.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigmented
Adjective
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Relieved of their blindfolds, the men now wore heavy rucksacks filled with colored rocks representing their anger (red), guilt and shame (black), and sadness (blue).—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The woman saw a dark-colored sedan pull away from the scene.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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David Contreras, the letter said, painted a drastically different picture of Eric, as a violent man who struggled with mental health issues.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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The land recreates Arendelle around a lagoon, its timber buildings painted in muted Scandinavian pastels, facades adorned with rosemaling, a traditional Norwegian decorative art.—
Thomas Adamson,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Her lab is pioneering colorful interactive models developed with an advanced MRI scan and other data from each patient.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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There’s no such thing as having too many journals, so a personalized journal, along with a colorful new pen or two, would be perfect for creative types.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Backpacks, camera cases, tinted plastic bags and other oversized totes and purses are not permitted.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Mejia’s legal team also treated her to a salon appointment, where her hair was cut and tinted.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Seven native rattlesnake species are in California, including the Mojave, Western diamondback, red diamond, Southern Pacific, Northern Pacific, Great Basin, and the speckled rattlesnake.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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The casing comes in the same colors with a speckled effect made from the Volt color.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Phillipe’s teeth were often as wine-stained as his customers’.—
Sammy Loren,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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His hands were stained navy blue.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Both pieces are made with a PFD ecru base dyed gray or pink.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Mar. 2026
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Think of it like showing up to your 25th high school reunion and seeing people who have put on weight, dyed their hair and started wearing tinted contacts.—
Kyle B. Enfield,
The Conversation,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Pigmented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigmented. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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