tinge 1 of 2

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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tinge

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verb

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Recent Examples of tinge
Noun
Known for his relentless positivity, infectious laughter and eloquent speeches – in both English and Spanish – about unlocking the secrets of the Afro-Caribbean tinge, Palmieri was the last of the salsa giants from the genre’s golden era. Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025 The blue tinge of Garrett’s corpse’s finger signals that he was poisoned, though, and this led to the discovery that Garrett’s father had sent him to the Rave’N to poison the outcasts, only the poison vial cracked and leeched into his skin instead. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
The high-altitude aspen groves, naturally fire-resistant, stood out like shining islands carpeted in tall emerald grass, some of it tinged black. River Selby august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025 The findings, published in August, are tinged with regret. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tinge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinge
Noun
  • Rather than cool or platinum tones, opt for caramel, sand, and honey shades.
    Jeanne Ballion, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The deep red shade is ideal for fall, while the neon pink piping and drawstrings add a unique touch.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The two that entered the camp during the day had tinted windows, so protestors were unable to see inside.
    Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
  • But at Khaite, that light is controlled; the windows are tinted to manage both natural light and fixtures.
    Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • It’s made with a gorgeous canvas material that’s embossed with black trim and silver tone hardware.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Jalisco, the heartland of tequila, offers herbal and citrus tones.
    Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Red and white English flags have proliferated along streets and been painted on roads.
    Vitalii Yalahuzian, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The only scuffing—on shop doors, on the walls of the Métro—had been artfully painted on to make the scenery look appropriately aged.
    Bianca Bosker, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In the fall of 2025, all of the it-girls look to be obsessed with a color straight out of the ’60s.
    Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Where’s the best place to see these vibrant colors?
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Wood filler is the best choice for repairing large, deep gouges, but usually requires staining.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Inside the retro-futuristic Discoveryland area of Disneyland Paris, a full-size Star Wars X-Wing fighter sits on a silver and blue platform which looks like it has been weathered and stained from battles.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Atelier Ndigo by Waina Chancy offered up an exuberant collection led by hues such as cherry red and deep blue.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The volume and the stopper must be right, but the tone, cut, or hue can differ.
    Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Riki felt intimidated at the mere mention of a neighborhood like Ebisu, and her friend showed up that day looking especially elegant, her hair dyed a stylish reddish-brown, dazzling everyone around her.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
  • An extra mild bodywash and shampoo that is pH balanced and dye free.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Tinge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinge. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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