as in painted
to give color or a different color to
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
Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Survival took over, each decision tinged with scarcity.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
For a few scary minutes, Mullen’s victory looked like it would be tinged by devastating injury.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
Some were tinged blue-green as a quiet nod to Pierce’s work, others yellow in homage to Shelley’s original description in the book.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
But the film is most moving in its quieter moments, when the longest and most painful goodbye mellows into something like acceptance, tinged with gratitude for the moments that remain to be lived.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
The results were a shock to the family, but one that was tinged with a sad realization.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The optimism surrounding Dart’s debut was tinged by the second-quarter loss of star receiver Malik Nabers, who left the game after injuring his right knee.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
As viewers of both shows know, that partnership continues in fits and starts, sometimes romantically tinged and sometimes not.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Adjective
Think inky cola-esque bottles; floral, blush rosé vermuts; or even cinnamon-and-licorice-tinged vermut negro.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Survival took over, each decision tinged with scarcity.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
For a few scary minutes, Mullen’s victory looked like it would be tinged by devastating injury.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
Some were tinged blue-green as a quiet nod to Pierce’s work, others yellow in homage to Shelley’s original description in the book.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
But the film is most moving in its quieter moments, when the longest and most painful goodbye mellows into something like acceptance, tinged with gratitude for the moments that remain to be lived.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
The results were a shock to the family, but one that was tinged with a sad realization.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The optimism surrounding Dart’s debut was tinged by the second-quarter loss of star receiver Malik Nabers, who left the game after injuring his right knee.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
As viewers of both shows know, that partnership continues in fits and starts, sometimes romantically tinged and sometimes not.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinged
Verb
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Devastation left behind Across the Caribbean, officials painted a consistent picture of the destruction Melissa left behind.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Talladega College, Alabama’s first private historically Black college, has sold four of six murals painted for the institution by renowned Black painter Hale Woodruff in order to shore up its $5 million endowment and make payroll, the New York Times reports.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In a similar vein, Louis Vuitton revived its first wristwatch with a fresh design and new movement, Vacheron Constantin reimagined the Grand Lady Kalla with colored stones, and TAG Heuer gave the Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sports an upgrade with rose gold and a GMT complication.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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There was one case that became a major talking point — a student sued her school and the local education board for forcing her to dye her naturally light-colored hair black to comply with school rules that all students have black hair.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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The Camry, which had heavily tinted windows, was located at the scene.—
Kyani Reid,
NBC news,
15 Oct. 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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The leather on the shoes appears to be slightly decayed, worn, cracked and brittle, while the laces and midsole are stained, giving a distressed, lived-in effect.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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The outlet published photographs of first responders gathered around a scene on a Brazilian street, as well as an image of a white cow with horns and blood stained on its coat.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
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
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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The creamy, ultra-pigmented formula contains caffeine and hyaluronic acid to depuff the under eyes, conceal dark under eye circles, and blur fine lines and wrinkles.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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The expressive eyes, hyper-pigmented blush, and ultra-feminine style are all part of her signature face.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Tinged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinged. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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