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just slightly tinge the frosting with yellow food coloring to give it a lemony look
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Recent Examples of tinged
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
Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
It’s also tinged with irony since, as his homeland’s de facto opposition leader, Rahman’s speeches had been banned from local media for a decade by autocratic former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Then in her mid-fifties, Bainbridge was already well on her way to the status of a slightly rackety grande dame, having made her name in the Seventies with a blizzard of short, elliptical novels, comic in execution but tinged with an underlying darkness.
—Christopher Tayler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
No home videos from happier days, now tinged with the ominousness of a tragedy in the making.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
Malen’s year at Villa will be tinged with disappointment.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
In some countries, their recent liberation from imperial rule (The Philippines, Iran, Morocco, among others), tinged the era with eagerness for a future defined by independence.
—Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
But most of their statements were tinged with an element of plain relief, despite the obvious chasm that had just been opened up beneath the world.
—Séamus Malekafzali, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Tarr's reputation for films tinged with misery and hard-heartedness, distinguished by black-and-white cinematography and unusually long sequences, only grew throughout the 1990s and 2000s, particularly after his 1994 film Sátántangó.
—Alina Edwards, NPR, 6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
Chef Ross Pangilina continues his winning streak at this South Coast Plaza spot, which, in addition to that stellar Neptunian standout, features hits like shrimp lumpia and a wagyu smashburger tinged with black garlic truffle aioli.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
It’s also tinged with irony since, as his homeland’s de facto opposition leader, Rahman’s speeches had been banned from local media for a decade by autocratic former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Then in her mid-fifties, Bainbridge was already well on her way to the status of a slightly rackety grande dame, having made her name in the Seventies with a blizzard of short, elliptical novels, comic in execution but tinged with an underlying darkness.
—Christopher Tayler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
No home videos from happier days, now tinged with the ominousness of a tragedy in the making.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
Malen’s year at Villa will be tinged with disappointment.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
In some countries, their recent liberation from imperial rule (The Philippines, Iran, Morocco, among others), tinged the era with eagerness for a future defined by independence.
—Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
But most of their statements were tinged with an element of plain relief, despite the obvious chasm that had just been opened up beneath the world.
—Séamus Malekafzali, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Tarr's reputation for films tinged with misery and hard-heartedness, distinguished by black-and-white cinematography and unusually long sequences, only grew throughout the 1990s and 2000s, particularly after his 1994 film Sátántangó.
—Alina Edwards, NPR, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinged
Adjective
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Meanwhile her partner, Broderick went the traditional route with a black suit, white button-up shirt, and a light-colored tie.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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The luxury hotel chain creative director, 47, wore a dark-colored peacoat, grey sweater and slacks.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Unlike the portraits in Newman’s book, which were painted to glorify their sitters, many of the images in the Epstein files have a queasy, destabilizing aspect.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
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Months into 2025, only 400 of the city’s affected 16,000 intersections had had the curbs painted red.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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James Whitaker’s cinematography leans into a blue-hued, grubby aesthetic that gives the film a gritty charm, while touches like the chant that goes along with the film’s title card perfectly add to its aesthetic charms.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2026
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The team worked alongside local artisans to preserve frescoes and medieval details while layering in aromatic woods, soft carpets, vibrant wool blankets, and rusty-hued velvet couches.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There were juicy skinless sausages that burst with flavor every bite, a goat soup burning with hot pepper and vinegar, rice dishes in so many forms — long grain and short, teeming with plump raisins or pigeon peas, tinted with spices or citrus.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Most gold and platinum records are actually vinyl records that have been plated with metal and tinted.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The guest-only Chapel Club has a more plush, salon-like feel and there’s more than a hint of naughtiness with stained glass windows casting color onto the sensual artworks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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How To Remove Types Of Mattress Stains Step-By-Step Vacuum the mattress and stained area.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Her ability to observe and relate her observations and insights with clarity brightened the pages of various publications over many years.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Despite Martin’s rough start in the job, the party’s spirits had brightened considerably after November 4, when Democrats scored double-digit wins in the Virginia and New Jersey governor’s races.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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The new Kiss & Blush Lip & Cheek Balm from The Crème Shop is a pigmented salve designed to give a pop of color to your cheeks and your pout.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2026
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Sheglam Perfect Skin High-Coverage Concealer Available in 20 different shades, this highly pigmented concealer is unique in more ways than one.—
Michelle Baricevic,
InStyle,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Tinged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinged. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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