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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
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
Guy Lodge, Variety, 18 June 2026
For graduates starting their careers today, the prospect of a white-collar job is often tinged with dread.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 16 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
If your dog’s panting is accompanied by episodes of collapse, pale or blue-tinged gums, inability to walk, vomiting, or not eating, take it to an emergency clinic immediately.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
The Boy With the Light-Blue Eyes, the feature directorial debut of Greek filmmaker Thanasis Neofotistos, which is tinged with fantasy and horror elements, will take the spotlight on the final night of the Screen Festival of SXSW London 2026.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
The mom-of-four's brunette bob, tinged with buttery highlights, now includes a fringe that hits just below the brow bone.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 26 May 2026
But that hate – which was always tinged with admiration for his undeniable driving ability – melted in the face of his sudden death.
—Dianne Gallagher, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
The nation’s official 250th birthday celebration in Washington on July 4 will culminate in a red, white and blue-tinged fireworks display unlike anything the world has ever seen — or heard.
—Joe Heim, Washington Post, 22 May 2026
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
Her wistfulness is tinged with guilt.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 18 June 2026
For graduates starting their careers today, the prospect of a white-collar job is often tinged with dread.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 16 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
If your dog’s panting is accompanied by episodes of collapse, pale or blue-tinged gums, inability to walk, vomiting, or not eating, take it to an emergency clinic immediately.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
The Boy With the Light-Blue Eyes, the feature directorial debut of Greek filmmaker Thanasis Neofotistos, which is tinged with fantasy and horror elements, will take the spotlight on the final night of the Screen Festival of SXSW London 2026.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
The mom-of-four's brunette bob, tinged with buttery highlights, now includes a fringe that hits just below the brow bone.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 26 May 2026
But that hate – which was always tinged with admiration for his undeniable driving ability – melted in the face of his sudden death.
—Dianne Gallagher, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
The nation’s official 250th birthday celebration in Washington on July 4 will culminate in a red, white and blue-tinged fireworks display unlike anything the world has ever seen — or heard.
—Joe Heim, Washington Post, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinged
Adjective
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Enjoy caramel-colored foliage in spring and fall and pink blooms throughout summer that attract pollinators.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
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Squeezits No '90s lunch box felt complete without a brightly colored bottle of Squeezits.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Verb
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And Charlotte, unlike Chicago or San Francisco, didn’t develop a historic LGBTQ neighborhood with rows of gay bars on one street, pride flags draped from the facade of dozens of businesses, or rainbows painted on crosswalks.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
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Among pop-up bars, bandstands and opulent, 19th century spa buildings painted in sherbet pastels, the Karlovy Vary Intl.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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The tangerine-hued drink may have maligned aperitivo as what Americans think of as happy hour—consuming multiple drinks before dinner—but traditionally, aperitivo is a millennia-old ritual that stems from sipping a single drink with herbal, bitter flavors to stimulate the appetite.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Ground black pepper is a deeply hued powder.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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Jennifer Aniston uses Ilia’s The True Skin Serum Concealer alongside tinted moisturizers for a glowy complexion.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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Lee, 72, has maintained his trademark look of shoulder-length brown hair and tinted glasses and bounced between nimble bass playing and a bank of synthesizers.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Visitors stroll from room to room, surrounded by stained glass and sacred cremains, serving witness to moving and often head-scratching performances.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Quick wash cycles are best for lightly soiled or musty items and small loads, not for stained or heavily used laundry.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Rangel recalls people approaching him to say that seeing Osito had brightened an otherwise stressful day.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Since then, the star has brightened up her hair color for spring and summer, adding chunky blonde highlights to her chocolate brown color.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
14 June 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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Marion includes them on her list of colors to avoid because strong, highly pigmented shades can feel even heavier in low-light spaces and shift unpredictably under artificial lighting.—
Natasha Bazika,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 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,
13 June 2026
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“Tinged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinged. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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