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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Though tones can match, a room often looks elevated and well-styled when there are multiple shades involved.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
22 Feb. 2026
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This relatively under-the-radar foundation comes in 16 shades, 13 of which are in stock on Amazon and Stila’s website.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 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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The glider chairs, though, are already sold out in a few colors, so act fast.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Feb. 2026
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Pair it with bold colors, rich textures, and contrasting materials for a fresh, layered look.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The retrospective paints a fuller picture of the man who famously turned a urinal into a sculpture and coined a whole new category, the readymade.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
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Scholars of immigration, media and criminal law say such a media campaign is unprecedented and paints a distorted picture of immigrants and crime.—
Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Sleek lines, warm wood tones and moody, dark finishes create a space that feels contemporary and intimate, with subtle nods to the building’s artistic past in the art hanging on the walls curated from local Denver artists.—
Sara Rosenthal,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Strong colors and bold materials defined the character’s public-facing persona, while neutral tones and slim silhouettes appeared in her more private moments.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
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This mixture attacks stains a bit stronger than the water solution.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For today’s menswear makers, crafting clothes from these rosy hues seems less about pushing the sartorial envelope and more about referencing history.—
Adam Mansuroglu,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2026
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The mountain is incredibly hypnotic when catching the pearly hues of the first and last light of day and distils the unearthly beauty of the Himalayas into one gorgeous frame.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The colorful evergreen foliage provides a warm winter welcome in porch planters and brightens patios all year long.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Notes like vanilla, coffee, chocolate, and peppermint keep luring me in, veiling me in a cake-like cloud that brightens my mood on even the gloomiest 20-degree days.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Tinges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinges. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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