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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
Noun
The inn will soon open a restaurant, Viola’s Bar and Bistro (named after Baker’s grandmother), serving French cuisine with Southern tinges on the vintage servingware Baker collected. Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 The tinges of regret over What Might Have Been for him tremble just beneath his and the movie’s surface. Adam Graham, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026 Stems and leaves take on deep red tinges in the fall. Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 4 May 2026 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
  • Enter Pro Filt’r Fluid Flex Foundation, $48, available in 50 shades, for which Rihanna took her original shade range back and started from scratch — fine-tuning undertones, creating more neutrals and testing all around the world.
    Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Soldiers have repeatedly dismantled their tents and shades in the area only to have the settlers return to area on the outskirts of a village 10 miles from the Palestinian city of Nablus.
    Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Anyone who tints or colors their hair knows all about this.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • While that is likely to be the hero color, reports suggest that there will be a total of four colors this year, not the three (Cosmic Orange, Silver and Deep Blue) currently on the shelves.
    David Phelan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • They were previously named by their colors, but are primarily named by words that children can see themselves as.
    PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Set at a New England prep school during World War II, A Separate Peace paints a messy, complex depiction of adolescence and the loss of innocence.
    Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Admittedly, his advanced analytics profile paints a picture of mediocrity.
    Jess Bryant, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • An antique bench draws out the tones of the original wood floor, and the armchair is slipcovered in linen.
    Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
  • But that blend of raucous laughs (OK, well, some raucous laughs, some mere attempts at them) and real world concerns makes for an uneasy watch, ping-ponging between moods and tones in unpredictable ways.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The self-tan wipes are easy to apply and contain exfoliating acids that smooth the skin, plus encapsulated DHA (the ingredient that stains the skin) to leave behind a radiant tan.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Homemade plum compote stains the filling with a vibrant red ribbon.
    Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The walls, doors, moldings, and ceilings are now bathed in three different warm hues that envelop the spaces seamlessly, creating a chromatic narrative more akin to a painting than a sleek, big-city apartment.
    Valentina Lonati, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2026
  • There are so many fun hues to pick from within all of the sneaker styles.
    Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Meanwhile, glycerin, betaine, sodium hyaluronate, panthenol, and beta-glucan flood the area with hydration, while niacinamide brightens the look of dullness and uneven tone.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Its dewy coverage gives cheeks a bright, doll-like, natural flush that highlights the cheekbones and brightens complexions.
    Irene Richardson, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026

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“Tinges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinges. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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