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
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
Cyanosis, or a blueish tint to the skin and mucus membranes, caused by inadequate oxygen in the blood.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
The vehicle had tinted windows and a tinted cover on its license plate.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Below, a look at the best blush tints of 2025 for a sheer veil of color.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
Cyanosis, or a blueish tint to the skin and mucus membranes, caused by inadequate oxygen in the blood.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
The aluminum metal frames for all three Razr models are tinted to match the overall aesthetic.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
The vehicle had tinted windows and a tinted cover on its license plate.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tint
Noun
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The tint blends in nicely with my skin (a deeper shade is available, too) and adds a healthy, nongreasy glow.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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This Milani foundation is available in more than 30 shades.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
Verb
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In addition to the federal case, Combs faces a torrent of civil suits that paint the one-time hip-hop kingmaker as a longtime abuser.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Gray painted his stance this week as an example of his willingness to work with both sides.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Such are the joys of instant replays, where definitive is a warm gray color.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2025
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Because many trans people, especially trans people of color, are underemployed and lack health insurance, affording gender-affirming care isn’t always possible.—
Quispe López,
Them.,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Water can stain or fade many silk fabrics, leaving a permanent mark if it isn't taken care of quickly.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Tuesday’s attack – during which men were singled out and gunned down from close range, according to survivors’ testimony – was the latest in a list of bloody incidents to stain the region.—
Aishwarya S Iyer,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Across the space, lush green hues reflect the country’s fertile landscapes, and gold accents symbolize Ghana’s legacy as a major source of gold.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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It’s made of solid wood and comes in multiple hues, including pine, cherry, and black.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Recession hair has recently taken off on TikTok among folks who, thanks to the worrisome nature of the economy, are looking to cut back on their salon appointments without entirely giving up the idea of dyeing their hair.—
Leah Prinzivalli,
Allure,
9 May 2025
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Clooney wore a black leather jacket, brown slacks, sunglasses and a white ball cap, which hid the black hair that Clooney has dyed to accurately embody 20th century journalist Edward R. Murrow on the stage.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Comfortable dress shoes are a worthwhile gamble, accenting the tone of the outfit with the rationale of a day spent walking around (sometimes through mud).—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
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Dickinson shifts the tone in Loachian scenes with a parole officer and later a counselor.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Today’s formulas are finely milled, baked, buildable, and richly pigmented.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 May 2025
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This lightweight closure mimics your scalp more precisely, no matter how light or deeply pigmented the skin tone, to achieve the most accurate replica of your own scalp.—
Gabrielle Nicole Pharms,
StyleCaster,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Tint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tint. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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