Thesaurus results for COLORANT

colorant

noun

ˈkə-lə-rənt

Definition of colorant

as in pigment

a substance used to color other materials in ancient times, a mollusk was used to produce a rich purple colorant for clothing and linens

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Recent Examples of colorant But that other supplier would have to try to reverse engineer that particular dye — formulas for dyes and colorants were, in spite of being in service to the war effort, still proprietary — and backward engineering color from a finished product is a crapshoot. — Kory Stamper, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026 Founded in Brazil by Ailton Pereira, the process converts agro-industrial waste into textile colorants designed to reduce reliance on petrochemical dyes. — Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026 It is used to make liquid shellac, a brush-on colorant and wood finish, and is found in shampoos, aluminum foil and lipstick. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026 Twenty-six other states have followed in California’s footsteps with legislation — some signed into law, others still in progress — that would either ban, restrict or require labels for artificial colorants. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for colorant

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Noun

Its Gallery 3 technology uses colored pigments that move to form the image.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026
Allure notes that clients can get their freckle tattoos touched up as the pigment fades.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of pigment

Noun

What readers are saying The conversation explores a range of opinions on the topic of artificial versus natural dyes in candies, particularly focusing on the health implications and the methodology of taste tests.

— Emily Heil, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026
Textile recycling also presents challenges due to other factors, such as material blends and finishes such as dyes, zippers and other details added to the fabric.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of dye

Noun

Add 1 to 2 drops of red food coloring to the bowl of candy melts and mix well to incorporate.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
With that in mind, Haug suggests requesting balayage, a freehand hair-coloring technique that lightens strands without using foils, and looks a little more natural compared to traditional highlights.

— Jacqueline Kilikita, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of coloring

Noun

Drawing upon classic English country house motifs, her own family memories, and the blazing colors of New England fall, the star designer has conjured a series of instant heirlooms.

— Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026
Friends, family and community members dressed in light blue — Noel’s favorite color — gathered Saturday in Everman for a public vigil honoring 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of color

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