as in shades
a property that becomes apparent when light falls on an object and by which things that are identical in form can be distinguished
there's a bluish tinge to your lips—you must be freezing!
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as in tints
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 tinges
Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Anderson’s bleached hair was blown and teased away from her forehead, with tinges of pink poking through.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026
That’s why the best purple shampoos are a necessary first step in your hair-care routine, helping keep your texture healthy and preventing those pesky yellow and orange tinges from dulling your shine.
—Austen Tosone, Glamour, 17 Nov. 2025
The result is transportive and layered, full of woods, smoke, herbal tinges, and a distant campfire on a crisp fall evening.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
Anna, who lives in the now in many ways, doesn’t appear to feel resentment about this; Emily clearly has tinges of guilt.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Anderson’s bleached hair was blown and teased away from her forehead, with tinges of pink poking through.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026
That’s why the best purple shampoos are a necessary first step in your hair-care routine, helping keep your texture healthy and preventing those pesky yellow and orange tinges from dulling your shine.
—Austen Tosone, Glamour, 17 Nov. 2025
The result is transportive and layered, full of woods, smoke, herbal tinges, and a distant campfire on a crisp fall evening.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
Bake in oven at 375 degrees for around 20 to 23 minutes on average, or until the slightest amount of golden color tinges the tops.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinges
Noun
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And a great alternative to fur, as is this feather jacket from Bloomingdale's ($295), which comes in three shades.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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The inky shades that carried us through winter begin to feel out of place as longer days and softer light call for something brighter.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Turmeric tints the cream an almost glowing gold, and a heap of sharp white cheddar melts straight into the mix, giving it both body and tang.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Nov. 2025
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Anyone who tints or colors their hair knows all about this.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In the photographs, people are rarely interacting with one another, and an empty playground and amusement park seem even emptier because of their bright colors.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Mughals particularly valued these horses for their strength and stamina, as well as their colors and other aesthetic features.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The interviews themselves are informative, but unobtrusive, and the while intimate footage of Frazier and Reynolds’ personal lives paints a slightly wider picture of their circumstances, their moods in the aftermath of their unfortunate digital breakthroughs is kept largely at an arm’s length.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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Some researchers have pointed out that NOVA paints with a pretty wide brush.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
14 Mar. 2026
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Plus, the new ultramarine and green pigments are better suited for deep skin tones, bringing the range to 44 diverse shades.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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The warm tones in the braids absolutely glowed, especially when paired with a striking pop of more dramatic color from the super-blonde, nearly platinum color in the mid-lengths, which blended with chocolate and espresso brunette tones for a cool color contrast.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Every failure of the state now stains the turban as well as the uniform.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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The piercing doesn't necessarily damage the trees, but their excrement, which is high in sugar, stains the trees and blocks photosynthesis, which eventually suffocates the trees, the researchers said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In past years, a lot of the materials used onstage have evoked a sense of luxury, with golden hues and sparkling accents.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
14 Mar. 2026
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Nearby, two girls try on cowboy hats available in vibrant hues.—
Lilliam Rivera,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nothing brightens a garden like the presence of birds and other wildlife, so invite them in.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Your 5th House of Discovery brightens as mischievous Mercury conjoins the life-giving Sun.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Tinges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinges. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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