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
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
McKenzie was preparing to watch Buffalo’s game Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens with a tinge of envy.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
But the film is most moving in its quieter moments, when the longest and most painful goodbye mellows into something like acceptance, tinged with gratitude for the moments that remain to be lived.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Bedsure 2-Piece Satin Pillowcase Set My hair is prone to frizz, which is exacerbated by even the slightest tinge of humidity.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
McKenzie was preparing to watch Buffalo’s game Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens with a tinge of envy.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Some were tinged blue-green as a quiet nod to Pierce’s work, others yellow in homage to Shelley’s original description in the book.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
But the film is most moving in its quieter moments, when the longest and most painful goodbye mellows into something like acceptance, tinged with gratitude for the moments that remain to be lived.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinge
Noun
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Get it in 24 different colors from neutral shades to vibrant colors.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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The shades, stoic facial expressions and ensembles?—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Each treat is tinted in a fall hue to correlate with the festive flavor.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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Max out the cream cheese theme by adding swirls or dollops of rich and tangy Cream Cheese Frosting (below) tinted with gel or paste food coloring in your favorite festive holiday hues.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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With a more silver-forward tone than the other evergreen-heavy garlands on this list, Pottery Barn’s faux juniper option is sure to provide a welcome contrast from the rest of your holiday decor.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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The neutral tones and organic elements of the hotel’s 349 rooms and suites soothe the spirit and mirror the otherworldly atmosphere of the Riviera Maya.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Earle-Sears and other Republican candidates have tried to tie the text messages to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, painting Democrats as politically violent.—
Jahd Khalil,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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One photo showed a Waymo vehicle with broken windows and painted with graffiti on Sunset Boulevard.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Each page features full-color illustrations and only a few lines of text, making Xolo an excellent pick for reluctant readers, graphic novel lovers, and kids who’ve just begun to find their way into longer stories.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Fans pointed out that Trudeau's shark suit appeared to be nearly identical in color and style to the costumes worn by Perry's performers.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Drone footage shows eight officers approach a motionless Green who appeared slumped over with a large pool of blood staining the driveway.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Foods like coffee, red wine, fruit and vegetable juices, grease and oils, tea, tomato sauce, and spices like turmeric and curry can stain, as well as ink, markers, and some cleaning chemicals.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Channeling pumpkin hues, the host transported to 1983 in a coordinated orange suit, as well as a thick, lampshade mustache.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The bold cherry hue of this bean bag will bring some game-room energy to any space in your home.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The cake designer even dyed the vanilla cake inside red.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Startup Lab Denim showcased its technology to digitally dye denim.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Tinge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinge. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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