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verb

past tense of tinge

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of tinged
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
And those who got to watch the live show of Cardi with her band, which delivered a sumptuous rock and jazz-tinged take on her tracks, can consider themselves among the lucky few. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2026 The remaining shades include Townsend Harbour Brown, White Down, and Nelson Blue, all of which are tinged with the comfort of familiarity. — Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026 This reaction is often tinged with right-wing politics—in the past year, there has been an increase in anti-immigrant, homophobic, Islamophobic, and antisemitic chants. — Vanda Mayer, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2026 Usually, when people used to ask me about this, it was tinged with this idea of traditional indie values. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 5 Oct. 2026 More closely associated with its long history with music, streetwear, or chintzy souvenir T-shirts tinged with childhood family vacation memories, this DIY technique is popping up across the major runways from Margiela to Dries Van Noten and beyond. — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 At Old City haunts like Sazerac Bar, the beloved trio of whiskey, bitters, and sugars is still fervently poured into an Herbsaint tinged old-fashioned glass and garnished with a lemon peel. — Kristin Braswell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026 Not having been to the dinner before, the couple was filled with a mix of excitement tinged with apprehension. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026 For straight women specifically, dating discourse is tinged with heteropessimism. — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinged
Adjective
  • There is a wall with removable dashboard panels across the color spectrum and a couple of miniature models of the cab with tiny, colored panels to help customers decide on the details.
    — Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Finance Buzz named Dollar Tree’s solid colored plastic partyware as one of its best dupes for more expensive items.
    — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • While the weather painted a chaotic picture, stories from Malibu residents were of neighbors coming together as a community in a way only the specter of disaster could prompt.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Her fingernails were painted pink, and her body was bound with rope and appeared to be in a state of mummification.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • In the laundry wavering in the pre-dawn light, blue-hued and wet with spring dew.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Ratajkowski wasn’t the only star to opt for a sheer look, either — Ines de Ramon wore a sage-hued, off-the-shoulder sheer dress while attending the event with boyfriend Brad Pitt.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The traditional vanilla creme filling turns a bright orange, tinted with annatto rather than artificial dye, and the crunchy cocoa cookies are carved to look like little jack-o’-lanterns.
    — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Fel Beauty launched in January with its original Kissylips tinted balms.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • While stained glass does have a residential history—Frank Lloyd Wright in particular was known for incorporating art glass in projects—these colorful windows most often have religious connotations.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Muashaq has long been a symbol of Damascus architecture, with stained glass an art form in the city dating back to the first century.
    — Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • And then the whole restaurant would have their days brightened when LeMay and Ward would burst into song, loud enough for everyone to hear.
    — Heath Kalb, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The rapper’s makeup was soft and dreamy, featuring an impactful pink blush that brightened the face and pink glossy lips lined with a darker pencil for definition.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • At Roberto Cavalli, makeup artist Yadim had the same inclination for highly pigmented metallic shades, a choice that punctuated key looks also at Jil Sander.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • These Best of Beauty-winning lip stains come in a wide range of highly pigmented hues and last all day.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026

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“Tinged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinged. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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