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plural of tinge
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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tinges

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verb

present tense third-person singular of tinge

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Recent Examples of tinges
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
  • Target dropped new trench coats in various lengths and shades, with prices starting at just $22.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Those shades are likely to be orange and blue, which Apple's invite may have hinted at.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Anyone who tints or colors their hair knows all about this.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Plus, the women’s version is on sale in select colors as well.
    Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Nearly 3,000 Amazon shoppers gave the candle trio a five-star rating for their adjustable brightness, realistic flickering features, and neutral colors.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • While some, perhaps most, of Spicoli’s behavior paints him as the imperfect role model, there is something to be gleaned from the surfer bro’s rebellion.
    Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Now Blitzer’s reporting paints a vivid—and horrifying—portrait of the lives that have been upended by the Administration’s most cruel policies.
    David Remnick, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Gray tones, blacks, murky greens, and of course, the midnight blue complete the look.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Loloi x Magnolia Home Millie Area Rug With soft gold tones, this area rug looks great with most decor.
    Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Riding the rails gives you time to slow down and look at the canopy’s changing hues, from chartreuse to crimson.
    Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Maximalists can lean into bold, dramatic hues, while those who prefer subtlety can opt for earthy neutrals that blend seamlessly with their kitchen decor.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But seeing the children in the shelter − along with the Red Cross staff − brightens her spirit.
    Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Stephanie said this brightens the day for herself and Patrick, but also for others who see the animal friends hanging out together.
    Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2025

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“Tinges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinges. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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