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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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tint

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verb

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Recent Examples of tint
Noun
The pink tint may come from trace minerals that are not nutritionally significant. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 19 Aug. 2025 Plus, the gentle tint provides light coverage for an effortless summer glow with a matte finish. Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
Rehab also provides an SPF 15 Lip Oil that is non-sticky and peach-tinted, delivering high-shine and hydration. Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025 From cargo jeans and long shorts to wrap skirts and pleated skirts styled over jeans, the club-ready denim was tinted, overdyed, spliced and undone. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tint
Noun
  • If metallic bronze isn’t your aesthetic, the pumpkins come in a whopping 24 colors, including autumnal neutrals like classic orange and white, as well as fun bubblegum pink and aqua blue shades.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Large retractable awnings, originally installed to keep rain out, now also provides critical shade from the sun.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In the three-part series that Michaels did not participate in, the fitness guru was painted to be harsh on the contestants, giving out caffeine pills to help stimulate rapid weight loss and push contestants to their breaking points.
    Janelle Ash , Deirdre Heavey, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
  • The ability to paint the scene and take you into a world is the most underrated aspect of Born to Run.
    Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Great for errands, a beach day, or exploring a tropical destination, these Marc Joseph slides on sale for 48 percent off and come in three perfect neutral colors.
    Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2025
  • The 65-inch QLED screen delivers sharp 4K detail with vibrant color, and Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos team up for theater-style nights in.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Any home cleaning product can cause staining and shrinking.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Address any spills in your sink right away to reduce the opportunity for staining.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In their place were mostly blank walls and eggshell hues.
    Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The strands boast a medley of maple leaves, pumpkins, and pinecones in earthy hues that add a pop of color to a mantel without looking over the top.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • For Iris Van Herpen, a more intimate meal for 30 to celebrate her exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, with a custom 52-foot tablecloth dyed to match the surrounding artworks.
    Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The Mill Creek Park Fountain was one of five fountains the Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department dyed red to celebrate Red Friday.
    Chris Ochsner, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Similar to the leadoff batter beginning with a home run in baseball, the senior setter/right-side hitter believes that an ace sets a certain tone in volleyball.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The color scheme of soft moss greens, neutral tones, muted blues, rusts, and ochres speaks to the surrounding landscape.
    Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • True to tubing-mascara form, each lash gets its own water-resistant, smudge-proof coat in shades like classic black, deep brown, bold navy, emerald green, or punchy magenta, all of which are so rich and pigmented.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Great eye pencil: This waterproof eyeliner is creamy, pigmented and won’t budge, even when at the gym or at the beach.
    Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025

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