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
Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
This makes Lightning head coach Jon Cooper’s comments about the Senators quite flattering, even if there may have been a tinge of gamesmanship behind them.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 19 Dec. 2025
But where the stalker remains self-deluded to the end, Jack’s self-righteousness is tinged with self-awareness.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025
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Noun
The result is transportive and layered, full of woods, smoke, herbal tinges, and a distant campfire on a crisp fall evening.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
This makes Lightning head coach Jon Cooper’s comments about the Senators quite flattering, even if there may have been a tinge of gamesmanship behind them.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
The inanity and nihilism is still there, but tinged with something darker and more permanent, a sense that the rules of capitalism changed.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 19 Dec. 2025
But where the stalker remains self-deluded to the end, Jack’s self-righteousness is tinged with self-awareness.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinge
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Available in 10 wear-with-anything shades, including black, army green, and brown, the shacket has earned praise from shoppers who call out its high-quality construction and trendy yet comfortable design in their reviews.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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For more swoon-worthy savings, look no further than the Sam Edelman Women’s Talia Slip-on Shoes, which are a breeze to get on thanks to adjustable velcro straps, and also come in a vacation-ready French Burgundy shade.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Plus, check out Jennifer Aniston’s go-to tinted serum and other shopper-favorite OneSkin products, below.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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The primer will be tinted with a small amount of color pigment to approximate the paint color.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
29 Dec. 2025
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The system adapts to tone and intent without forcing app switching or blank-page starts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Scott says these tones work beautifully across both flooring and wall surfaces, and create seamless, layered interiors that feel grounded and connected to nature.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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During the week, Barton often painted an image of himself as more sinned against than sinning.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Asthma attacks, severe headaches and lesions on her arms and legs painted a mysterious picture for doctors, some of whom suggested the pain was all in her head.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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He was drawn to the kinds of exotic materials favored by the Japanese—among them, rare stones such as color-changing alexandrites and blue-green Paraíba tourmalines—as opposed to, say, emeralds, a staple of the Indian-jewelry repertoire.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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With a Black/Black/Light Graphite color combination, the style blacks out the entire nubuck leather upper with lighter graphite accents on the tongue and insole branding.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Scorched and stained pots and pans almost always require scraping and scouring, and cast-iron skillets can rust when soaked.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Julia Fox's costume consisted of a pink suit stained with fake blood, meant to resemble the former first lady shortly after the assassination of her husband.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Fisoew Oversized Sweatshirt Dress comes in great winter colors like burgundy, black, and navy, which can help bridge the gap between summer brights and darker winter hues.—
Lauren Finney Harden,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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The exceptionally cozy Softstream High-rise Pants are a rare 46 percent off and come in six eye-catching winter hues, while the ultra-packable Dance Studio Mid-rise Joggers are under $50 and feature a two-way stretch for comfort at any angle.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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The chunky throw is made from faux fur and hand-dyed, so no two blankets are identical.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Along with three-foot-long sandwiches, loaves of fuschia-pink baguettes dyed with beets and studded with cranberries, or surprisingly green pistachio and white chocolate loaves are displayed in shop windows.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Tinge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinge. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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