How to Use tie-dye in a Sentence

tie-dye

noun
  • My new tie-dye Speedo one-piece was a mix of my favourite colours.
    — Hazlitt, 14 Aug. 2024
  • It is sent in a tie-dye box, wrapped, and ready to be gifted.
    — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2024
  • In the dim light, Parsons thought the teenage girls were wearing tie-dye shirts.
    — Marisa Kwiatkowski, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
  • The look: Mouse ears, nose and tail, tie-dye T-shirt and a (fake) cigarette or pipe.
    — Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Want to find that pic of your friend skateboarding in their tie-dye shirt?
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
  • The 10-inch plush is covered in a subtle pink and white tie-dye pattern.
    — Chelsee Lowe, Parents, 1 Feb. 2024
  • The 7-year-old can be seen adorably rocking some tie-dye Minnie Mouse ears.
    — Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
  • In the picture, a woman with tie-dye pink and orange pants puts her barefoot feet on the sides of the TV.
    — Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 26 Dec. 2023
  • There are dozens of bold, unique prints to choose from, from banana leaf green to tie-dye multi.
    — Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Kelly’s 11-year-old daughter, stood next to her mom dressed in a blue tie-dye shirt.
    — Samantha Latson, Washington Post, 20 July 2023
  • The image showed two tents set up behind a row of tie-dye sleep pallets.
    — Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Robin – sporting a tie-dye T-shirt and a condiment on her face – was throwing the fries on his grave.
    — David Oliver, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
  • Take your pick of solid hues like red or patterns such as trendy tie-dye.
    — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2023
  • Plaza was dressed in black dress pants and a black blazer with a tie-dye shirt underneath.
    — Esther Kang, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
  • Kelce kept it simple in a white T-shirt, blue tie-dye shorts, sunglasses and loafers.
    — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
  • Along with her dress pants and a blazer, Plaza wore a tie-dye shirt which served as a tribute to her late husband.
    — Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
  • Those cupcakes better be tie-dye, too. Don't forget the swag.
    — Leena Kim, Town & Country, 18 July 2023
  • Some brands even offer discs made of plastic with a swirl or tie-dye pattern.
    — Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The thousands of young Israelis had spent the night dancing at an outdoor rave, many clad in tie-dye T-shirts and crop tops.
    — Gabby Sobelman, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2023
  • One stylish guest paired the shoes with a bright tie-dye shirt and baggy shorts; another dressed them up with a bright green tulle dress.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2023
  • This lovestruck era was all about pink, pastel tie-dye, and fringe jackets.
    — Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Or, use food coloring and water to dye the paper in a tie-dye pattern.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Per photos, Davidson looked cool on a tie-dye blue shirt, black jacket and pants, and a long pearl necklace.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 May 2023
  • Further, poking holes in the top allows the Jell-O to enter the cake, which results in a pretty, tie-dye look when cut.
    — Laura Kanya, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Ryan Gosling, who plays Ken in the film, spends one scene in a tie-dye sherpa hoodie that has taken the internet by storm.
    — Averi Kremposky, Peoplemag, 26 July 2023
  • Nothing about the crowd stood out in particular — not a single tie-dye shirt was in sight.
    — Rachel Nuwer, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2023
  • The oldest wearing an oversized tie-dye shirt and the little one in a teal outfit speckled with snowflakes.
    — The Foretold Team, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2023
  • There are activities like archery tag and tie-dye for the kids along with cocktail classes and game nights for adults.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Bogs Kids Rain Boots These adorable rain boots come in a variety of prints to brighten up a rainy day: funny faces, sharks, and tie-dye.
    — Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 7 Sep. 2023
  • For the occasion, the actress donned an almost entirely black outfit, with dress pants and a blazer over a tie-dye shirt.
    — Shania Russell, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2025

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