as in to paint
to give color or a different color to
pigmented varnishes
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Recent Examples of pigment
Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 May 2025
Made by hand so that no rosy base is the same, each talc-free powder is a unique, marbleized mixture of blush and pearlescent pigments that, when swirled together and swept over cheekbones, leaves you with a flush of dimensional, luminous color—even in the darkest of rooms.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 15 May 2025
Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
Dior Rouge Dior Couture Color Lipstick in 846 Concorde
$49
DIOR
Willow Lindley, fashion market and collaborations director
I’m obsessed with all things Westman Atelier and this is my favorite red lip product—the perfect shade, light but highly pigmented.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Astaxanthin is a pigment that has cellular-protective properties.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 May 2025
Made by hand so that no rosy base is the same, each talc-free powder is a unique, marbleized mixture of blush and pearlescent pigments that, when swirled together and swept over cheekbones, leaves you with a flush of dimensional, luminous color—even in the darkest of rooms.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 15 May 2025
Verb
Though the shades are pigmented, they still can be considered neutrals that elevate the appearance of your natural lip color.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
Dior Rouge Dior Couture Color Lipstick in 846 Concorde
$49
DIOR
Willow Lindley, fashion market and collaborations director
I’m obsessed with all things Westman Atelier and this is my favorite red lip product—the perfect shade, light but highly pigmented.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigment
Noun
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During the show student designer Angel Luo presented a floor-length gown constructed with pleated Tencel featuring a gradient dye effect.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
22 May 2025
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But also Red Vines, and there’s clearly red dye in those.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
Verb
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In all, the report paints a vivid picture of U.S. trade wars cascading through the global economy, then boomeranging back onto the U.S. itself.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
3 June 2025
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But compelling as the narrative may be at first blush, the realities on the ground—and in the supply chain—paint a far more complex picture.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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In January of this year, the FDA revoked its authorization for the use of FD&C Red No. 3, giving companies until early 2027 to phase out use of the product in foods in favor of alternative food colorings.—
Stephen DeAngelis,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The new species was identified by its DNA, tail length, body proportions, ears, skull shape, coloring and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
Verb
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A bit of nostalgia also colors their upcoming live shows, as the six-week tour will spotlight openers The Coral Reefer Band, the beloved touring and recording outfit of Jimmy Buffett, who died in 2023.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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It's advised to find a viewing area that's far away from city lights and other forms of light pollution that have the potential to drown out the hues that color the night.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Both of those menus featured Whoppers with thematic, colored buns, dyed using natural colorants, like beet juice or ube.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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And on March 21, Virginia passed a law banning colorants from school food, effective July 1, 2027.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The new generation of lip sunscreen is taking new forms, branching out from basic balms into silky lip glosses, hydrating lip oils, and even tinted lip balms with SPF that actually feel like a treat to wear.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
30 May 2025
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The mascara has been a cult favorite for years, but last month, the clean-beauty brand released Before Dawn—a universally flattering brown shade—that promises to tint, lengthen, lift, and separate your lashes.—
The Glamour editors,
Glamour,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Dorai Home Dish Pad – Quick-Dry Diatomite Stone Drying Mat for Kitchen Counter Compressed diatomaceous earth will also hold onto stains, which makes sense given the fact that its job is to absorb moisture.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2025
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Many of the vessels were sunk in very deep water, and a reconnaissance mission would require a significant amount of time and funds, by which point the more than 80-year-old wrecks could be little more than rust stains on the seafloor.—
Asia London Palomba,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 June 2025
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“Pigment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigment. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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