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
Jenny Berg,
Glamour,
22 June 2026
Shown from above from the Washington Monument live cam, there were a few pockets of water that still had a slight green tint Monday afternoon, including a portion near the World War II Memorial.
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Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
The lenses can also go from clear to tinted in 10 seconds, Snap says.
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Jay Peters,
The Verge,
16 June 2026
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Noun
This multitasking skin tint—loaded with SPF 50, mineral sun protection—is no exception.
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Jenny Berg,
Glamour,
22 June 2026
Shown from above from the Washington Monument live cam, there were a few pockets of water that still had a slight green tint Monday afternoon, including a portion near the World War II Memorial.
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Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Verb
The wraparound aviator style is yellow-tinted, larger than life, and vintage-inspired at its core.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
The lenses can also go from clear to tinted in 10 seconds, Snap says.
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Jay Peters,
The Verge,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tint
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The cinnamon sugar option offers a pretty shade (basically my lips but better) plus a super yummy scent.
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The electric blue shade adds such a fun pop of color to a summer wardrobe, instantly brightening up basics like white jeans, denim shorts, or neutral trousers.
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But a closer examination paints a more complicated picture.
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Hakan Akgun / Anadolu via Getty Images The Houston stadium exploded with thundering applause, fans in blue jerseys and cheeks painted with the Cape Verdean flag cheering with joy.
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Incumbents have run on the perception that the transplants who have moved into working-class neighborhoods are pushing residents out while imposing their politics on more moderate communities of color.
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Smoke particles scatter sunlight, often creating deeper orange and red colors near the horizon.
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Prosecutors said a boxcutter stained with what appeared to be blood was found in the car, and there were also possible bloodstains found on the steering wheel and exterior door.
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At the site, an Associated Press reporter saw rubble and chunks of concrete stained with blood.
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The high-quality dress can be worn all summer long, in playful hues like white and green.
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Ahead, find more nail artists’ takes on chrome aura nail ideas, from blushing nude tips to sunset hues, to screenshot for your next salon appointment.
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The photos showed Sanchez-Munoz with his hair dyed a light color.
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In the mid 2010s, the reality TV star dyed her hair in colorful hues and took bold chances with her makeup.
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April 20 – May 20 Taurus, your presence sets the tone today.
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Sandlin setting the tone was huge.
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Both of our pros say this color is the perfect balance between neutral and richly pigmented.
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Flora Shadow palettes feature beautiful shades that are fully pigmented, easy to blend and buildable.
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“Tint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tint. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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