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
Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
The glossy, non-sticky formula combines nourishing sunflower and jojoba seed oils with antioxidant-rich acerola fruit extract and a peptide blend to help lips feel softer, smoother, and a little plumper-looking, all while leaving behind a juicy wash of tint and shine.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 May 2026
Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
For example, Miles Teller’s eyebrows, inexplicably tinted and placed.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noun
From foundations to skin tints to blurring balms and beyond, here are the latest launches to sport this summer from brands including Rare Beauty, Laura Mercier and more.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
The glossy, non-sticky formula combines nourishing sunflower and jojoba seed oils with antioxidant-rich acerola fruit extract and a peptide blend to help lips feel softer, smoother, and a little plumper-looking, all while leaving behind a juicy wash of tint and shine.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 May 2026
Verb
For example, Miles Teller’s eyebrows, inexplicably tinted and placed.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
For example, Miles Teller’s eyebrows, inexplicably tinted and placed.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tint
Noun
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Whether bright red, jet black or a shade in between, natural hair color is determined by how much melanin is in your hair.—
Kathleen Felton,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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Her mother is a short way off and has seated herself on a flattish rock in the shade of an oak tree.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Verb
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For years, radical climate activists have painted a bleak view of the future.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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As readers are now no doubt aware, the 2026 regulations have painted the sport into a bit of a corner.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Designer Matteo Thun’s signature is everywhere, with coolest-of-cool colors and a real eye for comfort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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If color matters for the presentation of your dish, choose between white or yellow Cheddar accordingly.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
Verb
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But staining showed no RNA or DNA molecules, indicating that the cells were definitely dead.—
Siddhant Pusdekar,
Quanta Magazine,
1 June 2026
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The Bruins’ bat boy’s tears stained the front of Cholowsky’s jersey as his sobs grew heavier by the second.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Bright and colorful, the new palette blends all the hues of the Mediterranean, from the elegant teal headboards to the snug terracotta armchairs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Not to be outshined, Casio G-Shock’s Grogu model branded as the Baby-G comes in a distinctive bright neon-green hue in honor of Din Djarin’s little Force-wielding apprentice.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The Grammy-winning singer has never shied away from dyeing her hair.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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After cotton is harvested, it is spun into yarn and dyed — typically with indigo, a process that can involve significant water use and chemical treatments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Anthony acknowledged that getting in a rhythm early set the tone for her.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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For Olandria, the vibrant pink tones create the statement moment.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Flora Shadow palettes feature beautiful shades that are fully pigmented, easy to blend and buildable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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Creamy and well-pigmented, this is designed to tint the lips with barely-there color, applied without precision, and flushed out with the smudger tool on the opposite end of the crayon.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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“Tint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tint. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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