as in to paint
to give color or a different color to
pigmented varnishes
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Recent Examples of pigment
Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
The formula also contains purple pigments to counteract any brassiness.
—Jamie Ballard, Allure, 2 Jan. 2025
Madison Yauger, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Everything—from cosmetics to skincare—is gentle, lightly pigmented, and free of artificial fragrances.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 29 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Possible risks include pain, skin irritation, infection, scarring, and skin pigment changes.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
The formula also contains purple pigments to counteract any brassiness.
—Jamie Ballard, Allure, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
Its soft yet richly pigmented formula stays in place and is safe for sensitive eyes or contact lenses.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Everything—from cosmetics to skincare—is gentle, lightly pigmented, and free of artificial fragrances.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigment
Noun
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Using permanent hair dye is recommended for covering gray hair, while semi-permanent can add an extra tone to your natural color without the appearance of root regrowth.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
13 Jan. 2025
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Brown prefers using a white cloth towel that is free of dye.—
Jennifer Beck Goldblatt,
Architectural Digest,
9 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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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Members of Carter's family and his former colleagues delivered emotional and heartfelt remarks, painting a fulsome image of Carter as both a powerful politician and a thoughtful and giving individual.—
Tamara Keith,
NPR,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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The marathon of nomination hearings will color the week leading up to Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
13 Jan. 2025
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Make Brown Butter In a 10-inch skillet (with a light colored inside to better watch the butter color), heat butter over medium-low 15 to 17 minutes or until butter turns light brown and smells nutty.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Though Red 3, like most artificial colorants, has no functional purpose, our brains are hardwired to prefer red foods.—
Ali Francis,
Bon Appétit,
15 Jan. 2025
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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
Verb
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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
Noun
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This mat also held up to pet stains—after tossing it in the wash, there was no change in appearance or texture.—
Moriah Mason,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2025
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The best way to treat common carpet stains: Step by step What’s the best way to clean pet stains from carpet?—
Jennifer Beck Goldblatt,
Architectural Digest,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Pigment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigment. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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