as in shade
a property that becomes apparent when light falls on an object and by which things that are identical in form can be distinguished
her eyes have a greenish tint
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as in to paint
to give color or a different color to
if you tint that blue paint with this yellow paint, you should get a nice shade of green
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Recent Examples of tint
New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
The percentages used to describe a window tint involve visible light transmission (VLT), or the amount of visible light that can pass through the tint on a window.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
The roofs of the surrounding houses tinted the water red and delicate golden ripples encircled the bird.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Buyers can only choose body colors and leather tints.
—New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
The percentages used to describe a window tint involve visible light transmission (VLT), or the amount of visible light that can pass through the tint on a window.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
While those living in the commonwealth are able to tint their windows, there are some restrictions in place according to Kentucky law.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
The roofs of the surrounding houses tinted the water red and delicate golden ripples encircled the bird.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tint
Noun
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Our Matte Black Metal Candle Warmer Lamp features a modern black shade with a gold-tone accent, adding elegance to any space.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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With metallic outfits and coordinating accessories, including silver hooped earrings, sparkling necklaces, super-cool shades, silver heels, and a beaded purse, Barbie Deluxe’s look is one that reigns supreme.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The sign — fixed high on the outside wall of the black and red painted concrete block building — was to be removed before demolition and donated to the Wisconsin Black Historical Society/ Museum under the requirements of the demolition contract.—
Mary Spicuzza,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Athletic’s timelines from both games paint a picture of just how little threat Wolves posed when leading, especially in yesterday’s game.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Policy Forum’s analysis found that educators in Wisconsin’s small districts were more likely to exit their jobs, as well as those working in urban districts and districts with mostly low-income students or students of color.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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For example, the interior walls can be customized with wallpaper, while the exterior color can be customized (for an additional cost).—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Skipping regular washes—Letting white towels sit too long between washes gives body oils, makeup, and mildew more time to settle into the fibers and stain them permanently.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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For years, the fashion industry’s color palette has come at a steep price—plastic-heavy pigments, toxic dyes and dirty processes that stain more than fabric.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Macklovich also shifted into a formal all-black tuxedo, and the wedding party donned different hues of pink for the ceremony.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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All visitors are struck by the long colored ribbon extending over a hundred yards throughout the store, drawing them inside to experience all its shimmering hues.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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What’s the most common error men make when dyeing their hair or beards?—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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The fabric was woven with regenerative cotton from Spain and dyed with Candiani’s Indigo Juice technology, which keeps the dye superficial on yarns, decreasing the energy, water, and chemicals consumption.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The celestial dial depicts the starry sky and Milky Way in warm, volcanic tones, rather than cool, blue hues.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
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But all our tone and even energy references generally go outside the band and not into our own back catalog.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Fun and festive, Tower28’s kit is sensitive-skin friendly, stunning pigmented, and perfect for the holidays.—
Brittany Leitner,
StyleCaster,
1 Oct. 2025
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An accidental lab discovery revealed a microbial strain capable of producing not only PHAs, but also pigments in the same fermentation tank.—
Marianne Lehnis,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Tint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tint. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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