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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
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Kuzum plays a different shade of escalating exasperation, one tinged with danger.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
On a recent fall trip, magenta beautyberries dotted the curvy road and amber and gold tinged the towering sweetgums.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
The two had been friends since the 1960s, and Gehry felt a deep admiration for Price, tinged with sympathy.
—Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
Voxtrot thrived in that era of the internet, its indie-pop melodies tinged with lyrics of hope, romance, and a yearning for a life ready to be lived.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Like much of the Coens’ work, these are tragedies tinged with mordant humor and punctuated by the bleakest twists of fate.
—Sezin Devi Keohler, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
Helping maintain that tone of eternal optimism tinged with gumption is Steve Kerr, who gleefully added another gutsy win over Houston to a resume packed with them.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
Some feature blue-green or silver-tinged foliage, others lustrous golden needles.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 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
More seasonal, playful touches reveal themselves in dishes like the California sea bass with kumquats or kalamansi and poached squash tinged with coconut and curry.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Kuzum plays a different shade of escalating exasperation, one tinged with danger.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
On a recent fall trip, magenta beautyberries dotted the curvy road and amber and gold tinged the towering sweetgums.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
The two had been friends since the 1960s, and Gehry felt a deep admiration for Price, tinged with sympathy.
—Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
Voxtrot thrived in that era of the internet, its indie-pop melodies tinged with lyrics of hope, romance, and a yearning for a life ready to be lived.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Like much of the Coens’ work, these are tragedies tinged with mordant humor and punctuated by the bleakest twists of fate.
—Sezin Devi Keohler, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
Helping maintain that tone of eternal optimism tinged with gumption is Steve Kerr, who gleefully added another gutsy win over Houston to a resume packed with them.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
Some feature blue-green or silver-tinged foliage, others lustrous golden needles.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinged
Adjective
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Portage police added that while some students play the game safely using brightly colored water guns, others have created dangerous situations that can trigger panic.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The towering pylon's entire facade lights up with colored LEDs that change according to the time of day, as well as the seasons.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Asian markets painted a mixed picture at open, with South Korean and Japanese markets up, while Australia stocks dipped.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Developed as exhibition pieces, the six works are crafted entirely in wood and finished in black, painted with Japanese ink.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That palpable desperation is compounded by the sheer airlessness of Phoebe Platman’s production design and Lorenzo Levrini’s prowling cinematography, which permits only the odd, stray shaft of natural light into this dank, metallic-hued world.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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Some varieties sport silver-green leaves while others produce vibrant multi-hued foliage in purple, creamy white, and gray-green hues.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Tennessee Highway Patrol, which leads the task force’s traffic enforcement efforts, usually initiates the traffic stops — often for minor violations such as a broken taillight or windows tinted too dark.—
Wendi C. Thomas,
MLK50,
17 Apr. 2026
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Volodymyr Ihorovych Molchanov, 24, of Stamford turned himself in Monday on charges of second-degree assault, reckless driving and illegally tinted windows, according to Connecticut State Police.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Using a damp microfiber cloth, apply shaving cream to the stained area and scrub.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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Featuring special exhibit on stained glass windows in churches throughout Odenton area.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This is accompanied by a brightening of the comet, but 3I/ATLAS brightened even more than expected.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Imagine my surprise when MMskincare’s tinted Glow Guard Correct Eye Creamimmediately brightened my under eyes with more efficacy than a color corrector.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
14 Apr. 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 lacquers are highly pigmented and as glossy as your regular gel mani—no UV light necessary.—
Odeya Pinkus,
InStyle,
5 Apr. 2026
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The grainy technique is particularly visible in Il grand letto azzurro (1965), featured in the Lévy Gorvy Dayan show, where close inspection of the teal bedspread reveals a tan floral pattern made up of non-pigmented sand.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Tinged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinged. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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