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
Chris Branch, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The result is a rich, smooth dip with a tinge of sweetness.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
To Albarn, The Mountain was a humble meditation on grief, samsara-style, tinged with his artist father’s fascination with Indian music and culture.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 2026
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Noun
This year has a different tinge to it, though, especially after reading that.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The result is a rich, smooth dip with a tinge of sweetness.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
Some feature blue-green or silver-tinged foliage, others lustrous golden needles.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
To Albarn, The Mountain was a humble meditation on grief, samsara-style, tinged with his artist father’s fascination with Indian music and culture.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinge
Noun
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Soft sorbet shades worn as gradients, accents and French tips make for a gorgeous nod to spring.—
Elle Turner,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2026
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Channel your inner baker and shop Le Creuset’s new Signature Oval Bread Oven, available at Amazon and Le Creuset in 19 stunning shades.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cabot's stain products can be tinted into Acorn at retailers nationwide.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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The moon is tinted a coppery red.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
2 Mar. 2026
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These Amazon jeans are for a tighter budget and still offer a relaxed fit from waist to leg, with generous taping and a stone wash tone that goes with anything.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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This Jason Wu maxi dress is ideal for brides who are leaning into minimalist tones and luxurious textures.—
Alexandra Ditch,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Olson and fellow artist Pam Swenson designed, built, painted and installed the electric signage with the help of an electrician and a bucket truck.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the wake of all the trauma, the owner, Adriana Molina, hired a local muralist to paint a colorful outdoor mural of Altadena as a way to boost morale in the neighborhood.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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While the main areas can be dramatic and flashy with the disco balls, string lights, and bold colors, the rooms are light and serene—the perfect places to unwind and fall blissfully asleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The stainless steel timer comes in Caraway’s core colors, including a classic cream, sage green, and mustard yellow.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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It’s been dried, stripped of bark, sanded to silky smoothness, stained, sealed and painstakingly carved.—
Kathy Gurchiek,
AJC.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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While standard cast iron typically requires seasoning to both preserve and maintain its quality and help prevent food from sticking, this cast iron is equipped with a black matte satin interior enamel coating that’s made to resist cracking, chipping, and staining.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Snag these sandals in one of 17 colors, including neutral and bolder hues.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Camden Spit & Larder has a more floral take, with Dorotea Gin, Cocchi Americano aperitif wine, cranberry, lavender and butterfly pea flower for a pastel hue.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The models who went all the way were the ones who ceded to Banks’s worldview, who agreed to have their hair dyed and their teeth messed with and their bodies altered.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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The jacket is entirely plastic-free; made from mid-weight cotton twill, dyed with water-safe color and finished with Corozo nut buttons.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Tinge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinge. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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