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
there's a bluish tinge to your lips—you must be freezing!
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as in to tint
to give color or a different color to
just slightly tinge the frosting with yellow food coloring to give it a lemony look
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Recent Examples of tinge
Sarah C. Schaefer, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
Vanilla soft serve is blended with Shamrock Shake syrup and Oreo pieces in the limited-time treat, giving it the same light green tinge of the sippable version.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
Some got to see sunsets and sunrises tinged red over the weekend because of the smoke, the outlet reported.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 3 June 2025
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Noun
The biographical circumstances and the reddish tinge of the foremost prisoner’s hair have led commentators to interpret the image metaphorically, even solipsistically––the prisoner becomes a cipher for van Gogh, physically and psychologically incarcerated.
—Sarah C. Schaefer, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
Vanilla soft serve is blended with Shamrock Shake syrup and Oreo pieces in the limited-time treat, giving it the same light green tinge of the sippable version.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Verb
On June 13 one of the city’s most celebrated, eclectic restaurants will close after nearly a decade of accolades, frog legs and cocktails tinged with fresh fruits and vegetables.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
Some got to see sunsets and sunrises tinged red over the weekend because of the smoke, the outlet reported.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinge
Noun
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There are 14 shades available, each delivering a lightweight, natural glow.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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Pulling down the shades during the day can prevent the house from heating up, added Marottoli.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Quinn took things further: What about tinting the rice with turmeric (instead of the traditional saffron) and stuffing it with dal or a chickpea curry for an Indian-style take?—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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The active ingredient that tints your skin, DHA, is available in all of the aforementioned formulas, but for beginners, mousses and mists are your best bet.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Glassy is the key word, of course, suggesting that the new tone has been retooled to fit with the Liquid Glass design of Apple’s new software.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Combined with earthy or neutral tones like mocha mousse, sand, or light gray, these capri jeans become the ideal base for elegant and effortless summer looks.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
21 June 2025
Verb
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Those numbers paint a broad picture but ignore myriad personal stories and struggles.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Each bottle is painted with one of six native Mexican species—the axolotl, jaguar, monarch butterfly, dwarf jay, Tamaulipas owl, or Mexican wolf that are assigned randomly for each purchase—houses an extra añejo that rests for three years in both new American and European oak.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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While some hyperpigmentation-fighting ingredients can be too harsh on skin of color, azelaic acid isn’t one of them.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
29 June 2025
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While the police stations often offer seating and air conditioning, many advocates said that homeless people, people of color, immigrants and other groups who have historically been targeted by the police may not feel comfortable seeking shelter at a station.—
Lily Carey,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
Verb
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But with Victoria’s Secret, Super inherited a beleaguered brand stained by upheaval and scandal.—
Alicia Adamczyk,
Fortune,
28 June 2025
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Authorities believed the killer or killers caused the catastrophic head injuries by swinging a frozen tree limb that was found nearby and stained with blood.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Bugleweed spreads quickly by stolon to form a compact mat of lush foliage in green, purple, or ruby hues.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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Victoria Beckham’s kajal eyeliner—whether in a bronze, cobalt, or bordeaux hues—plush a wash of Tom Ford’s silky eyeshadow quad will add a bit of flair to les yeux.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 June 2025
Verb
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On Tuesday, June 17, the Grammy winner, 32, was photographed with blonde brows that were dyed to look nearly invisible.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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Cali Hegeman from the Chicago Reserve Roastery trained at least four hours each week and dyed her hair a deep red to match her signature drink, a layered drink with espresso and cold milk called the Undertow.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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“Tinge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinge. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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