TINGE Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

tinge 1 of 2

noun

ˈtinj

Definition of tinge

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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achromatism

tinge

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verb

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

Noun

Creamy white clusters of fragrant flowers with a yellow tinge appear from late spring to early summer. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 July 2026 The rest of the trailer is filled with the kind of Eighties-style excess — with a gruesome tinge — that showcases what a good match Ellis and Murphy are for each other. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026

Verb

His breakthrough three years ago at Los Angeles Country Club was tinged with tears and stories of the personal growth Clark had to make to reach that point. — Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026 Her wistfulness is tinged with guilt. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tinge

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinge

Noun

Instead of a nude shade like OPI’s Bubble Bath or Put It In Neutral as the base, try a shade of white.

— Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
The two key [accessories] are a hat and then obviously shades.

— Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of shade

Verb

White drapes frame the space, with a front window wall tinted Jacaranda-purple, visible from the outside.

— R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
When showing a complex picture with many different hues next to each other, though, pumping up the output of individual LED colors can cause the edges of those hues to tint and warp.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of tint

Noun

That ambiguity is echoed in Banks’ score, which takes on the tone of a lament and a celebration, frustration and hope, struggle and liberation, the quest for transcendence in the face of the challenges posed by daunting inequities.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Water movement has carved patterns into the tidal flats, creating a transition from warm golden tones to cool teal waters.

— Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of tone

Verb

Bait doesn’t always paint your character, Shah, in a positive light.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
They are told to explain the business case, paint a compelling vision of the future, define the benefits of the change and communicate them throughout the organization.

— John Radman, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of paint

Noun

The same California Craftsman look; almost identical plank siding; a similar tasteful yet cheery color palette.

— Julie Z. Weil, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026
Coverage of the Arday story was out of proportion to his position in society, reflecting the higher standard to which people of color are held when compared with their white peers, Vernon said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of color

Verb

After his death, Bob’s became the de facto location for fans needing to pay homage to the beloved director, piled high with tributes of cigarettes, cans of Coke, donuts, slices of pie and tear-stained letters of gratitude.

— Amanda Karkoutly, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Clean the bowl with a toilet brush and cleaner once or twice a week to prevent mineral deposits from staining the toilet bowl.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of stain

Noun

Traditional toile patterns tend to tap bold blues and greens, but the chocolate hue is a decidedly autumnal shade.

— Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
Each of Dean’s looks for her string of shows, regardless of designer, have incorporated old Hollywood-esque details like fringe hems, floor-grazing silhouettes, feather boa skirts, and technicolor hues.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of hue

Verb

Window treatments were made from oksa silk, a sheer, organza-like textile dyed with onion peels.

— Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
The fact that this was untrue—Holmes had dyed his hair red, but not for that reason—did little to dispel the rumor, which seemed to fit the popular belief that violent, dystopian art has the power to induce some viewers to commit terrible crimes.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026

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