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
Em Sauter, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Older stems will be thicker and have dark brown bark; newer stems will have a green tinge.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
But in cases tinged by politics, the politics of the president often seep through.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
With flavors of toast and a tinge of toffee plus some herbal notes from the hops, maibocks complement many dishes.
—Em Sauter, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Older stems will be thicker and have dark brown bark; newer stems will have a green tinge.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
Her low self-esteem came back, this time tinged with anger, the report said.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
But in cases tinged by politics, the politics of the president often seep through.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinge
Noun
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The tint blends in nicely with my skin (a deeper shade is available, too) and adds a healthy, nongreasy glow.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Fans and friends are fawning over the soft, warm-but-not-brassy ginger shade in her comments.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Another officer later told the driver he was stopped because the vehicle had tinted windows.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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And because it’s tinted, there’s no white cast—just a soft-focus finish that doesn’t exaggerate texture or fine lines.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Dickinson shifts the tone in Loachian scenes with a parole officer and later a counselor.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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Comfortable dress shoes are a worthwhile gamble, accenting the tone of the outfit with the rationale of a day spent walking around (sometimes through mud).—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
Verb
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In addition to the federal case, Combs faces a torrent of civil suits that paint the one-time hip-hop kingmaker as a longtime abuser.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Having interviewed more than 50 witnesses and recovered evidence from more than 100 electronics, federal prosecutors will set out to paint Combs as a serial abuser who led a vast criminal network upheld by assistants, security guards and other employees who kept their mouths shut for years.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Such are the joys of instant replays, where definitive is a warm gray color.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2025
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Because many trans people, especially trans people of color, are underemployed and lack health insurance, affording gender-affirming care isn’t always possible.—
Quispe López,
Them.,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Water can stain or fade many silk fabrics, leaving a permanent mark if it isn't taken care of quickly.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Tuesday’s attack – during which men were singled out and gunned down from close range, according to survivors’ testimony – was the latest in a list of bloody incidents to stain the region.—
Aishwarya S Iyer,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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It’s made of solid wood and comes in multiple hues, including pine, cherry, and black.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
14 May 2025
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Across the space, lush green hues reflect the country’s fertile landscapes, and gold accents symbolize Ghana’s legacy as a major source of gold.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Recession hair has recently taken off on TikTok among folks who, thanks to the worrisome nature of the economy, are looking to cut back on their salon appointments without entirely giving up the idea of dyeing their hair.—
Leah Prinzivalli,
Allure,
9 May 2025
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Color Because rubber is easier to dye than leather, outdoor basketballs tend to be offered in more colors than indoor basketballs.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 May 2025
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“Tinge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinge. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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