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
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
All Drunk Elephant products are 100% free of essential oils, silicones, dyes, solvent alcohols, and sulfate surfactants.
—Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Samantha Conti, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
For one, the hair dye solution was so slippery and hard to control, women were using rags instead of towels and dank basement sinks to dye their hair in order to avoid making a mess in their own bathrooms.
—Esther K. Choy, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Try Bleach Though controversial, using the right kind of bleach (the one that's safe for colors and dyes) can be incredibly effective at removing red wine stains.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
All Drunk Elephant products are 100% free of essential oils, silicones, dyes, solvent alcohols, and sulfate surfactants.
—Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
Cortina’s pajamas are made from Italian organic cotton with turn-back cuffs, and have been dyed and piped to his specifications in a rainbow of colors including blue, mint and orchid pink.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
For one, the hair dye solution was so slippery and hard to control, women were using rags instead of towels and dank basement sinks to dye their hair in order to avoid making a mess in their own bathrooms.
—Esther K. Choy, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Japan’s distinction comes from the fact that many Japanese mills still use authentic indigo pigments, dyeing and shuttle weaving machines, said Tilman Wröbel, founder and creative director of Monsieur-T, a denim lifestyle studio.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2025
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Some dry shampoo contains pigments that can help mask gray hair.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
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The film goes out of its way to paint him as a man of the people, who rides the subway and eats at inexpensive cafes rather than living in the lap of luxury like many of his peers.James Marsh, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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Every time Freedom Caucus members gum up the works for Republicans, Jeffries is able to paint it as Republican ineptitude rather than having to answer questions about Democratic obstruction.Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
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Between the lines: Chefs and foodies have long prized local eggs for their superior taste and rich coloring — an appetizing look factory farms can cheat-replicate with turmeric in the feed.Anna Spiegel, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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The new species was identified by its DNA, coloring, head shape, teeth and jaws, body shape and other subtle physical features, the study said.Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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The clay could have been put onto the bone directly, or the bone could have been held in a cloth already stained with red ochre.Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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The assault permanently stained Yarrow's reputation, particularly in the #MeToo era, as he was regularly disinvited from events once his name became known as a performing guest.Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Broad-leaved and needled evergreen shrubs are the workhorses of winter, providing enduring structure and color.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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The birdcage name comes from the sturdy frame design that has a woodgrain color, making this a great piece for anyone leaning into neutrals in their home or who wants to add a timeless piece to their living room or bedroom.Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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The prosecutor Alice Holloway noted that in 2023, Stormzy had previously admitted to driving a Lamborghini Urus that had front windows illegally tinted to only 4% light transmission, violating the 70% requirement.Thomas Smith, Billboard, 2 Jan. 2025
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The truck windows were tinted, which police say explains why two days passed before the bodies were discovered.Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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This funding—raised from seed investments, grants and awards—will ramp up the development and commercialization of products without synthetic chemicals from colorants for markets including fashion and cosmetics.Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 30 Dec. 2024
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The agency has been reviewing a petition to ban the colorant since 2022.Allison Aubrey, NPR, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Dye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dye. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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