as in to paint
to give color or a different color to
pigmented varnishes
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Recent Examples of pigment
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Understanding these pigments is important for art historians and conservators who handle and repair old art, and now researchers are turning their attention to South Asian pigments.
—Eva Amsen, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Deanna Pai, Allure, 21 Feb. 2025
It’s richly pigmented with the perfect matte finish, and as far as reds go, American Doll is it.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Instead, butter yellow nails are meant to be a vibrant pastel—creamy, opaque, and with just enough pigment not to veer too white or like a white manicure that has changed color over time.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Understanding these pigments is important for art historians and conservators who handle and repair old art, and now researchers are turning their attention to South Asian pigments.
—Eva Amsen, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Verb
This TikTok favorite is intensely pigmented and stays put through whatever—no transfer, smudging, or dusting involved.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 21 Feb. 2025
It’s richly pigmented with the perfect matte finish, and as far as reds go, American Doll is it.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pigment
Noun
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Means is also an advocate for doing away with food dyes.—
Andrea Ruth,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Doing away with artificial food dyes, for example, is far more sensible than Kennedy’s conspiracist views about vaccines.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
5 June 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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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
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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
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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What makes these products incredibly healthy are the food additives, preservatives, and colorants added during multiple stages of processing.—
Anuradha Varanasi,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Oeko-Tex Standard 100: Another third-party verification that ensures textiles are free of over 1,000 substances such as pesticides and colorants after being submitted to rigorous lab testing.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 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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In footage captured during CBS Sports' broadcasts of the tournament, Bennett can be seen with a stain on his back as Scheffler carries him and chats with his wife.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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“Pigment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pigment. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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