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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
At Old City haunts like Sazerac Bar, the beloved trio of whiskey, bitters, and sugars is still fervently poured into an Herbsaint tinged old-fashioned glass and garnished with a lemon peel. Kristin Braswell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026 Not having been to the dinner before, the couple was filled with a mix of excitement tinged with apprehension. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026 Eventually, by the time the story reaches the 1950s, and Landau is visited by a friend released from prison, that same atmosphere follows him home, in the form of minor interactions tinged with an air of paranoia. Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026 For straight women specifically, dating discourse is tinged with heteropessimism. Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026 The numerous varieties available range in size and form, as well as foliage color, from glossy dark green to blue-tinged, and some exhibit coppery-red new growth. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinged
Adjective
  • There were beautiful boulevards, sweeping bridges over the Moskva River, wide Stalin-era avenues lined with imposing granite buildings, and quiet nineteenth-century neighborhoods of pastel-colored mansions.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Located within the historic Castle District, the area features cobbled streets, several museums, and the striking Matthias Church, which is known for its highly detailed, multi-colored interior décor.
    Lucy Handley, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The building's pine ceilings were in disrepair and its brick walls were damaged, poorly painted, or defaced with graffiti.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Ahead of the center’s ribbon-cutting, CEO and President Kara Waddell painted a picture of a student-parent showing up for their first day of school while carrying their school supplies and their child.
    Lina Ruiz September 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 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
  • With stained glass, the gray light from outside is filtered through beautiful pieces of glass.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • In a hospital room brightened with pink balloons and flowers on Friday, the new parents were overcome with emotion.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026
  • With its Manuka honey heart, the scent is brightened by orange blossom and mandarin before settling into tonka, vanilla, and sandalwood.
    Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 9 Sep. 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
  • For Tallman, the pain point was texture and how pigmented makeup can accentuate it.
    Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Available in a highly pigmented range of 12 shades that pair well with every skin tone and undertone, the product provides a dewy, vibrant finish.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026

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“Tinged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinged. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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