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verb

past tense of tinge

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of tinged
Adjective
The disconnect — platinum hits deemed too folky or rock-tinged to fly on rustic-hodgepodge radio stations — suggests this business is something other than a meritocracy. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026 The song pairs Wilson’s vocal with those of the late crooner, making for an elegant, twang-tinged take on the wintry track. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2025 Neo Sora’s extremely well reviewed sci-fi-tinged coming-of-age drama Happyend is getting a theatrical run via Film Movement. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
Ultimately the day was tinged with disappointment for the away side, with Birmingham equalising courtesy of a last-minute Demarai Gray penalty. Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 That understanding for the narrator is one tinged with mourning for the boy who endured but also the suspect boy who was always there, even before all the unfortunate happenings. Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026 These recollections are fond, but tinged with the knowledge of all that would soon change; even the name of his city is no longer the same. Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026 For Brown, the evening, though tinged with melancholy, amounted to a small triumph of transmission. Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 July 2026 Full of warm but emotionally ambiguous tones, Please is a comforting record, like listening to an old relative’s stories that are tinged with sorrow but still lovely all the same. Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 24 June 2026 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 The air, tinged with the scent of Sol de Janeiro, was still as the girls waited for answers. Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinged
Adjective
  • Brightly colored and casual beach attire is a no-fail way to get flagged as a vulnerable tourist while abroad.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The brand, designed by Vincenzo Castaldo, is known for its vibrant colored gemstone jewels, chunky gold designs and bold, unconventional volumes.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Collapsed healthcare The doctor also painted a daunting portrait of the current state of public health services in Cuba.
    Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The composure of Amélie, and the decidedly wild and clownish manner in which she’s painted, can’t be tamed into order, elegance, or beauty.
    Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The Hustlers star styled her caramel-hued hair in a straight blowout with a middle part.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Grandma gardens create a nostalgic, comforting atmosphere with layered, classic pastel-hued blooms.
    The Spruce, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Drawings in metalpoint must be made on paper coated with a slightly abrasive ground, which is often tinted.
    Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Some manufacturers warn against using film on double-pane, low-e, tinted, laminated or insulated glass.
    Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • How To Deep Clean Stained Wood Baseboards For stained wood baseboards, Matthews advises dusting using a dry microfiber cloth and Murphy’s Oil or a wood cleaning oil (remove excessive dirt and crumbs with a vacuum cleaner first).
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The stained glass above the front door had fallen into the street, held up only by a single cord.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • This treatment has noticeably brightened and smoothed my bags, however, thanks to its ingredient roster of retinol and other skin care superstars like the PDRN- and peptide-packed picks above.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Around that time, the comet experienced a large outburst, which brightened it about 8,000 times.
    Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • However, buying organic bassinet sheets often gives you the peace of mind knowing they are unbleached, non-dyed and chemical-free.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The brand became known for long-wearing, highly pigmented cosmetics that held up not only through long days, but under the unforgiving glare of flash photography, too.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • When to Pick Jalapeños Based on Planting Time Jalapeños get their heat from capsanthin, which is a pigmented antioxidant that develops as peppers ripen and gives fully mature jalapeños their bright reddish coloration.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026

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“Tinged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinged. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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