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
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Without proper attention, a carafe will take on a brown tinge, and limescale buildup will eventually reduce the machine's efficiency, leading to bitter-tasting coffee and other malfunctions.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Kuzum plays a different shade of escalating exasperation, one tinged with danger.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
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Noun
This deep cool brown gets a metallic tinge from bronze brown balayage, making the tresses look super shiny and rich.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Without proper attention, a carafe will take on a brown tinge, and limescale buildup will eventually reduce the machine's efficiency, leading to bitter-tasting coffee and other malfunctions.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
More seasonal, playful touches reveal themselves in dishes like the California sea bass with kumquats or kalamansi and poached squash tinged with coconut and curry.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Kuzum plays a different shade of escalating exasperation, one tinged with danger.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinge
Noun
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Available in four neutral shades designed to hide beneath a sheer skirt, these easy-to-slip-on shorts will save you from any wardrobe malfunctions.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Last month, Miami commissioners had a closed-door attorney-client session known as a shade meeting to discuss the pension lawsuit, indicating that a potential settlement was on the horizon.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
Verb
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There’s even more of Hilary Duff’s cover-ready makeup to discover below, including a moisturizing lip tint and sculpting contour wand.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Jordan—who seemed more fish than girl, her bobbed blonde hair tinted green as old pennies—walked with a confidence that Ana wished for her own daughter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
Noun
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What is equally striking is the tone of presidential language.—
William Muck,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Keep the tone calm and the terms specific.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Wood paneling painted a moody blue, deep armchairs, and a leather couch (one that's just going to get prettier as it's worn in) anchor the space, which excels in spirit-forward cocktails.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Using music as a canvas to paint a funny, layered portrait of the human experience, Johnson creates a set that comes alive with the sound of more than the laughter at the Wiltern, where the special was filmed earlier this year.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
22 May 2026
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Little happens other than chain-smoking, costume changes and interminable shots of color-shifting strobe lighting splaying across the cast’s cheekbones.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Grey walls are softened with light-wood chevron floors, and the interiors play with colors and textures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Sometimes, though, the tree dropped little brown fruits, inedible berries that stained everything and drove me into the glaring sun.—
Abraham Jiménez Enoa,
The Dial,
19 May 2026
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In the seven-time Grand Slam champion’s spread, shot by Ethan James Green, Alcaraz posed in an all-white ensemble of a vest, shorts, a top and a suit, stained with clay.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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This breezy linen version comes in a dozen vacation-ready hues, but white tends to be the most versatile.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Designed by Milanese firm Dimorestudio, the cabins and suites are inspired by the elegance of 1960s Italy and pair bold hues with sumptuous materials.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The parchment on the Noailles screen is hand-dyed in Kyoto, and a beautiful, high-gloss lacquer runs throughout the collection, most notably in pieces like the L'Eclat coffee table.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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Any colors that can catch your eye from a plate (and make your mouth water) are guaranteed to make an impact in 2026; edible flowers are the key to organically dyeing drinks and desserts with different hues.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
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“Tinge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinge. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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