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
Adam Graham,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
Stems and leaves take on deep red tinges in the fall.
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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.
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Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
Anderson’s bleached hair was blown and teased away from her forehead, with tinges of pink poking through.
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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.
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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.
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Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
The tinges of regret over What Might Have Been for him tremble just beneath his and the movie’s surface.
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Adam Graham,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
Stems and leaves take on deep red tinges in the fall.
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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.
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Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
Anderson’s bleached hair was blown and teased away from her forehead, with tinges of pink poking through.
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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.
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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.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinges
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Dransfield suspects these fluffy, wispy worlds are probably white or blue, depending on whether the skies there are cloudy — not shades of cotton-candy pink.
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Additional online-exclusive colors are also expected, with green shades among them, according to Lanzuk on Naver.
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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.
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Anyone who tints or colors their hair knows all about this.
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All colors are the same price right now and come with free shipping, but note the delivery dates because some will arrive quicker than others.
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The 50th edition of the nation’s largest Independence Day celebration will feature 85,000 fireworks shells in 30 colors launched from six barges, plus a new laser show from the Brooklyn Bridge.
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But a closer examination paints a more complicated picture.
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Emre Elmas of San Francisco paints his face before the World Cup group stage match between Paraguay and Turkiye.
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As summer lingers into autumn, the flower heads take on pink tones as the foliage turns a brilliant wine-red.
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The vibe of every room is prim and professional, with clean lines and neutral tones, creating spaces that would feel appropriate as the backdrop of a last-minute work Zoom, but not too rigid for the kick-off of a leisure trip.
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When that protective finish gets damaged, the toilet actually stains easier and is harder to keep clean over time.
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What Sacks doesn’t get is that by financing and diplomatically supporting Israel, our country makes the crimes of the Israeli government possible, which stains America’s reputation in the world and drains our Treasury.
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These colors will pop even more when the sun hits them, so lean into the wow-factor of the boldest, most unapologetic hues on pillows, pots, and furnishings.
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Neon-leaning hues of lime green, pink, orange, and black swirl together for a manicure that's practically made for a tropical getaway—and bold enough to stand out from the beach to the open sea.
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The acid help brightens your food.
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Joined by its fellow soft herb pals, oregano and chives, basil brightens up this easy cheese spread.
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“Tinges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinges. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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