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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
Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
Even the scandals are tinged with cinematic drama.
—Hillary Richard, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Some are tinged with purple in winter.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
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
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
The dominant color is a sickly blue, tinged with greens and purples.
—Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
Even the scandals are tinged with cinematic drama.
—Hillary Richard, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Some are tinged with purple in winter.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinged
Adjective
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Nor any pebble clattering down the medieval stones, plinking into the tea- colored water.—
Ellen Bass,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Disney history fans know that the Rainbow Caverns Mine Train was a former attraction at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, where colored pools and waterfalls could be seen among the cave formations.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Emma Chamberlain, in her sixth year as a special correspondent for Vogue during the red carpet, is wearing a custom Mugler gown by Miguel Castro Freitas and hand painted by Anna Deller-Yee.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Kayll painted her own take on the famous Monet water lily scene right on top her dress for the gala.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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Focusing on the brand’s heritage and contemporary wearability, the new hued timepieces put yet another twist on the signature watch.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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At the center of it all is Jamie Dornan in featherlight, brightly hued, warm-weather essentials.—
Jennifer Noyes,
Air Mail,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For example, Miles Teller’s eyebrows, inexplicably tinted and placed.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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For example, Miles Teller’s eyebrows, inexplicably tinted and placed.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Gayle Wilson, who once worked as a blackjack dealer, enjoyed sewing and making stained glass, according to Lindley Funeral Homes.—
David K. Li,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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Gently scrub the stained area with a soft bristle brush or clean soft cloth.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The filmmakers have lightened and brightened their source material to a kid-friendly degree — even the English countryside, as glisteningly shot by George Steel, has never looked less overcast.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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The rich buttermilk ranch dressing is brightened by fresh lemon juice and zest, which balances the tang of buttermilk and sour cream with the savory herb notes of chives and basil.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
22 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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If you’re used to more pigmented brow pencils, know that it’s not designed to create that look.—
Sarah Y. Wu,
Glamour,
22 Apr. 2026
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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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“Tinged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinged. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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