as in to paint
to give color or a different color to
dyed her hair a startling red
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Recent Examples of dye
Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
Luckily, my curls have never been affected by bleach or dye, but my ends have taken a hit.
—Arabelle Sicardi, Allure, 28 Jan. 2025
Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 Jan. 2025
Fruit cocktails: Some common brands of canned or packaged fruit medleys use cherries dyed with Red 3.
—Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The monthly antidepressant dispensing rate for young people increased 66.3% from January 2016 to December 2022, according to a 2024 study in the journal Pediatrics.
RFK Jr. wants to get rid of food dyes.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
Luckily, my curls have never been affected by bleach or dye, but my ends have taken a hit.
—Arabelle Sicardi, Allure, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
Additionally, the Speedy appeared in an indigo blue edition dyed according to Japanese tradition, and a golden edition with a white monogram was created to evoke kinsugi pottery.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 Jan. 2025
Fruit cocktails: Some common brands of canned or packaged fruit medleys use cherries dyed with Red 3.
—Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dye
Noun
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There are many examples in nature, including gemstones and paint pigments.—
Daniel Freedman,
The Conversation,
4 Feb. 2025
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While these work to reveal a radiant, supple complexion, mica, and powder pigments promote a smooth, even base.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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With 23 years in the beauty industry, Chantelle Hartshorne has painted herself a wildly successful career as a makeup artist.—
Grace Butler,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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He was painted the Bills’ safest fantasy pick after Allen and Cook, the guy who would generate the most targets.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Examine the keypad before use for any inconsistencies in coloring, material, or shape.—
Harrison Jones,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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Others have a darker brown-black coloring with blotchy pinkish stomachs.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Or maybe your seat cushions are sunken in or stained.—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
14 Feb. 2025
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In her home design YouTube videos, Gater frequently makes over second-hand items like hutches, tables, and cabinets by adding coats of paint or stain and replacing the hardware.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The film’s jazz soundtrack, rich color palette and playful nods to everything from Prokofiev to vintage Citroëns seem to serve as cultural touchstones.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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Pansies have so much personality, with all kinds of streaks and ruffles, and an incredible color range.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Use the gel food coloring in pink, purple, yellow and light blue to tint the bowls of cake batter.—
Bev Barrett,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The brand’s bestsellers include Calm Balm cleanser, The Bubble Double cleanser foam and The Dewy Day tinted skin care cushion.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The remaining 10% — largely colorants, additives, and contaminants removed during the purification process – are safely managed or sold.—
TRACY YOCHUM,
Sacramento Bee,
29 Jan. 2025
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When the colorant was first approved for use in food in 1907, there was little research on its effects.—
Ali Francis,
Bon Appétit,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Dye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dye. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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