as in shade
a property that becomes apparent when light falls on an object and by which things that are identical in form can be distinguished
her eyes have a greenish tint
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as in to paint
to give color or a different color to
if you tint that blue paint with this yellow paint, you should get a nice shade of green
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Recent Examples of tint
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Sherwin-Williams named Offbeat Green SW 6706, a warm, earthy lime with a yellow tint, as the Loneliest Color of 2026 due to its minimal use among their shades.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
There were candles to tint the feelings.
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Sandra Lim,
The New York Review of Books,
6 June 2026
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Noun
One of my current favorites is the Cerave Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen Face Sheer Tint, which combines SPF 30 with a lightweight, glowy tint.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Sherwin-Williams named Offbeat Green SW 6706, a warm, earthy lime with a yellow tint, as the Loneliest Color of 2026 due to its minimal use among their shades.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
Verb
Android and Windows devices will now also be able to join iCloud photo albums, and liquid glass displays will be able to shift from clear to fully tinted based on users' preferences, Apple said.
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Mason Leath,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
There were candles to tint the feelings.
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Sandra Lim,
The New York Review of Books,
6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tint
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The cinnamon sugar option offers a pretty shade (basically my lips but better) plus a super yummy scent.
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The electric blue shade adds such a fun pop of color to a summer wardrobe, instantly brightening up basics like white jeans, denim shorts, or neutral trousers.
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But a closer examination paints a more complicated picture.
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Hakan Akgun / Anadolu via Getty Images The Houston stadium exploded with thundering applause, fans in blue jerseys and cheeks painted with the Cape Verdean flag cheering with joy.
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Incumbents have run on the perception that the transplants who have moved into working-class neighborhoods are pushing residents out while imposing their politics on more moderate communities of color.
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Smoke particles scatter sunlight, often creating deeper orange and red colors near the horizon.
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Prosecutors said a boxcutter stained with what appeared to be blood was found in the car, and there were also possible bloodstains found on the steering wheel and exterior door.
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At the site, an Associated Press reporter saw rubble and chunks of concrete stained with blood.
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The high-quality dress can be worn all summer long, in playful hues like white and green.
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Ahead, find more nail artists’ takes on chrome aura nail ideas, from blushing nude tips to sunset hues, to screenshot for your next salon appointment.
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Before that, the agency said the bottom of the pool was black, and at times in its history water had been dyed to improve reflectivity.
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But that river is dyed green for a day.
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Before the match even began, a group of fans lined up for line dancing, setting a patriotic tone for the afternoon at downtown Miami's FIFA Fan Fest.
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But a director hired to helm a pilot, as James Burrows, who died Friday at 85, was again and again — almost as a lucky charm — helps set the tone for the series.
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Both of our pros say this color is the perfect balance between neutral and richly pigmented.
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Flora Shadow palettes feature beautiful shades that are fully pigmented, easy to blend and buildable.
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“Tint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tint. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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