pigments 1 of 2

noun

plural of pigment
as in dyes
a substance used to color other materials I'm running out of the black pigment

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pigment
as in paints
to give color or a different color to pigmented varnishes

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Recent Examples of pigments
Noun
In a process known as photobleaching, the UV light breaks down the chemical bonds in pigments, which can brighten your whites. — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 The researchers took samples of pigments from both ancient cave paintings and the surfaces of nearby unpainted rocks inside 11 caves. — Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 2 July 2026 Ancient mineral pigments once used by cave painters dissolve into radiant blues, pinks and yellows of celestial color, tracing a poetic voyage from the depths of the earth towards open sky. — Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 With a staggering 70 shades (an upgrade from an already impressive 55 shades) and longer-wearing color pigments that don’t get distorted after a few hours, finding your shade match is a breeze. — Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 25 June 2026 In addition to fiber, raspberries contain an array of antioxidants, including vitamin C and anthocyanins, which are plant pigments that give these berries their bright color. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 22 June 2026 Breakthroughs in technology—such as jewelry, bone and stone tools, pigments, and organized hearths—happened much earlier than previously assumed, appearing in one region to disappear in another. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026 The reaction center at the heart of the photosystem, where chlorophyll pigments absorb photons and produce sugar from carbon dioxide, showed only a few small changes when compared to the photosystems of other Gloeobacteria. — Quanta Magazine, 10 June 2026 The handcrafted Baked Collection features intense pigments whipped into a decadent cream, then baked on terracotta tiles into a powder to ripen color vibrancy -- a feast for eyes, cheeks, lips, and face in vibrant, weightless colors with all-day wear. — ABC News, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigments
  1. dyes
  2. paints
  3. colors
  4. tints
  5. colorants
  6. stains
  7. colorings
Noun
  • Best shampoo treatment This shampoo’s formula is free of harsh chemicals such as lanolin, parabens, fragrances, and harmful dyes that can irritate the surface of the skin.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Renasens received the Innovation in Recycling Technology Award for its waterless process that strips dyes and separates fibers in blended garments while leaving them intact.
    — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Definition of dyes
Verb
  • The Harris Poll, conducted between June 17–22, paints a picture of a fandom economy splitting in two.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 July 2026
  • But Braithwaite’s wry, wonderful novel paints a world where violent men are dealt with…sometimes by a certain sister.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 July 2026
Definition of paints
Noun
  • The most common cat colors are orange, black, cream or gray, but cats can come in unique hues, such as chocolate or lilac.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Available in 15 colors, the formula contains antioxidant vitamin C to prevent free radical damage, and features a convenient sponge applicator for smooth, precise application.
    — Tanya Sharma, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Definition of colors
Verb
  • Turmeric tints the cream an almost glowing gold, and a heap of sharp white cheddar melts straight into the mix, giving it both body and tang.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
  • Anyone who tints or colors their hair knows all about this.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Definition of tints
Noun
  • There was a push to use American dyes and colorants to stave off a deep economic recession—there wasn’t really any other choice—but the cold commercial reality dumped water all over that flag-waving parade.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Definition of colorants
Verb
  • When that protective finish gets damaged, the toilet actually stains easier and is harder to keep clean over time.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
  • What Sacks doesn’t get is that by financing and diplomatically supporting Israel, our country makes the crimes of the Israeli government possible, which stains America’s reputation in the world and drains our Treasury.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Definition of stains
Noun
  • Shen wondered whether there was a random model that could produce clique-free colorings more efficiently than Erdős’ approach.
    — Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 26 June 2026
  • Its nostalgic pink look is certainly a throwback to streetside cotton candy machines, but this time, the shade comes entirely from vegetable colorings and turmeric, rather than artificial colors.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
Definition of colorings

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