as in to paint
to give color or a different color to
pigmented varnishes
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Recent Examples of pigment
Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
Designed specifically for the inner rim of your eye, Urban Decay's 24/7 Waterproof Waterline Eyeliner Pencil lends an ultra-smooth glide that ensures no tugging, while a single swipe delivers rich, intense pigment.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 Dec. 2024
Allure tester Gabi Thorne loves how pigmented this blush's formula is.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The company hired Jennifer Mass, president of Scientific Analysis of Fine Art, to analyze the canvas’ fibers and pigments.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
Designed specifically for the inner rim of your eye, Urban Decay's 24/7 Waterproof Waterline Eyeliner Pencil lends an ultra-smooth glide that ensures no tugging, while a single swipe delivers rich, intense pigment.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
The lightweight yet intensely pigmented formula coats each lash flawlessly, giving you that bold, fluttery look without any heaviness.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 Dec. 2024
Allure tester Gabi Thorne loves how pigmented this blush's formula is.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigment
Noun
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This is an extract from the leaves of Uncaria gambir, a native plant in heavy demand from the middle of the 17th century as a tanning agent and dye.—
Smithsonian Magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Feb. 2025
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Many products have alcohols, dyes, and preservatives called parabens that can trigger allergic reactions and otherwise rub the barrier the wrong way.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Aaron Leitz The parlor is painted in Farrow & Ball’s Calke Green.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Architectural Digest,
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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Others have a darker brown-black coloring with blotchy pinkish stomachs.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2025
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Examine the keypad before use for any inconsistencies in coloring, material, or shape.—
Harrison Jones,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Jordie Bellaire is coloring all the art for the entire series, but also contributed ideas on how to push the gore scenes further, and how to use color choices around the time of day to add atmosphere and nuance to scenes.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Rumors of a feud between Lively and Baldoni began percolating in August 2024, amid the theatrical wide release of the Colleen Hoover adaptation about a partnership colored by a history of domestic violence.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
16 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
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
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There’s a reserved spot in hell for the s*** stains pursuing this vile campaign to erase trans people.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Feb. 2025
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For a president who came into office claiming that human rights would be at the crux of his foreign policy, Biden's inability to hold Azerbaijan responsible for its war crimes and atrocities will be a stain on his legacy.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Pigment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigment. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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