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
Caroline Tien, SELF, 25 Feb. 2026
This year has a different tinge to it, though, especially after reading that.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Carly Witteman, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
Some feature blue-green or silver-tinged foliage, others lustrous golden needles.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
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Noun
While this trope can take on a sexist tinge, considering many men use it to mock, criticize, or dismiss legitimate female frustration (or even pain), there is definitely some truth to the idea that women can experience changes in appetite in the days leading up to that time of the month.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 25 Feb. 2026
This year has a different tinge to it, though, especially after reading that.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
After countless episodes tinged with romance, revolution, and time-traveling, Outlander now begins its final chapter—ushered in with a premiere at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall on Monday evening.
—Carly Witteman, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
Some feature blue-green or silver-tinged foliage, others lustrous golden needles.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinge
Noun
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Soft pastel shades—think mint, or light pink—adorn the walls, and there are rain showers in the simple-yet-functional bathrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Light, warm, and slightly translucent shades have the ability to reflect light, which creates an optical effect of softness and evenness.—
Andrea Carbajal,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Backpacks, camera cases, tinted plastic bags and other oversized totes and purses are not permitted.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The majority of the work happens in the blender, where nearly a full bunch of chives is blitzed into eggs to tint them a whimsical green color.—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Aries season is in full swing through the 19th, bringing a surge of forward momentum, physical energy, and the desire to begin again after March's more reflective tone.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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But the tone of the new pictures also suggests a return to the Romanticism that rankled him in his youth, or at least a lighter, less conflicted touch.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the loft, Ann tells Caroline that Lauren is often a footnote to sycophantic memorials for John in the media, while Carolyn continues to be painted as a villain.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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The official police and legal record, on the other hand, paints a much more damning picture of Bolsonaro’s participation in a coup plot.—
Anthony W. Pereira,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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Pakistani weddings are often elaborate, multi-day celebrations that place strong emphasis on visual storytelling, color and cultural symbolism.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Having undergone an extensive 2024 renovation, each of the 259 rooms (including 42 suites) are bright and airy, with textures and colors inspired by the Canadian landscape.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The most popular American sport, long recession-proof, forever immune to greed’s side effects, is prepared to stain its legacy.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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The fossils become smooth, rounded and mineral-stained from their time underwater, a process that also complicates efforts to date them precisely.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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Baccarat, expert purveyors of all things crystal since 1764, have imbued all its glass-making know-how with a soft pastel hue.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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Asus ProArt Monitor Deal The Asus ProArt monitor sports a 24-inch screen with vibrant color at a 1920x1200 resolution, delivering life-like picture quality and accurate hues.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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My kids stamped, dyed, experimented, and ended the day with scarves of their own design.—
Christine Chitnis,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Many parts of the world will look a bit greener today as people don the color to celebrate the holiday — including the Chicago River, famously dyed a vivid emerald each year.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Tinge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinge. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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