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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
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Alina Edwards, NPR, 6 Jan. 2026
Its fading light tinged the world in blues and violets.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Summer foliage is light green tinged with blush pink hues, but autumn really brings out the color.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
The inanity and nihilism is still there, but tinged with something darker and more permanent, a sense that the rules of capitalism changed.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 19 Dec. 2025
But where the stalker remains self-deluded to the end, Jack’s self-righteousness is tinged with self-awareness.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025
Yet their encounter with Clifton that day ended up being tinged with sadness.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
This purple has enough blue to feel sophisticated instead of playful, as a lighter or more pink-tinged version might.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2025
The museum digs into its expansive collection of rare (and highly flammable) nitrate films and hosts a series of screenings all tinged with the thrill of risk.
—The Atlantic, 19 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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
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
Its fading light tinged the world in blues and violets.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Summer foliage is light green tinged with blush pink hues, but autumn really brings out the color.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
The inanity and nihilism is still there, but tinged with something darker and more permanent, a sense that the rules of capitalism changed.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 19 Dec. 2025
But where the stalker remains self-deluded to the end, Jack’s self-righteousness is tinged with self-awareness.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025
Yet their encounter with Clifton that day ended up being tinged with sadness.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
This purple has enough blue to feel sophisticated instead of playful, as a lighter or more pink-tinged version might.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2025
The museum digs into its expansive collection of rare (and highly flammable) nitrate films and hosts a series of screenings all tinged with the thrill of risk.
—The Atlantic, 19 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinged
Adjective
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During this time, monarchs cluster together in packed colonies for warmth—in a good year, thousands of monarchs might rest on a single tree, creating a kaleidoscope of brilliantly colored wings.—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Remember, a hard freeze will still damage them, turning them mushy and off-colored.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Arrange a garland across the table with natural elements and painted gold accents to tie the look together.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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The upscale property is housed in a 1950s Portuguese colonial-style building painted the most charming shade of pink.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The neon-hued, gorgeously lit End of Line club is Castor’s playground in the virtual world of the Grid, and Sheen knew how to make the practical set and the character his own.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
8 Oct. 2025
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Narrow cobblestone laneways, pastel-hued shops, and footpaths meandering past stone houses with tiny backyard vineyards—and hardly other tourists in sight—lend a sense of discovery to daily strolls on this side of the lake.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Each treat is tinted in a fall hue to correlate with the festive flavor.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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Max out the cream cheese theme by adding swirls or dollops of rich and tangy Cream Cheese Frosting (below) tinted with gel or paste food coloring in your favorite festive holiday hues.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Among them is the question of whether to use stained parts of the haversacks — possibly containing blood — on the straps’ reverse side, or to cut around them entirely.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The stained glass traces a hierarchy from the current dean to the Crown and then to God.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, economic attitudes among young voters have brightened slightly, though dissatisfaction remains high.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Add the peppers and saute until brightened in color, about 2 minutes.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
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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In 2026, makeup artists predict a makeup rebellion, with perfectly imperfect glitter shadow smudged across lids, colorful mascara coating lashes, and ultra-pigmented lipsticks that stand out even further against a backdrop of velvety, natural-looking skin.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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Plus, the brand has recently introduced a more pigmented version—Artist Color Pencil Extreme—that ads more intense color when a statement lip is on the agenda.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Dec. 2025
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“Tinged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinged. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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