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
Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
Some go on shiny and fade to a tint over several hours.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 May 2025
Sophia Panych, Allure, 20 May 2025
Another officer later told the driver he was stopped because the vehicle had tinted windows.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
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Noun
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
Some go on shiny and fade to a tint over several hours.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 May 2025
Verb
For example, this year, emphasis on the eyebrows means lightening them, not tinting or filling them in, and skin and lip looks are taking inspiration from South Korea, a country that famously shuns the bronzed summer aesthetic so many people love in the US.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 20 May 2025
Another officer later told the driver he was stopped because the vehicle had tinted windows.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tint
Noun
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Lights with a lower temperature tend to be a warmer, more yellow shade that may look dim in dark garages.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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Grab your sunscreen, shades, and a slice of avocado toast to get ready for the new bombshells that will take over the villa in Fiji in search of love.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
Verb
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In all, the report paints a vivid picture of U.S. trade wars cascading through the global economy, then boomeranging back onto the U.S. itself.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
3 June 2025
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His main opponent, former radio host Bill Spadea, has painted himself as a Trump loyalist.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
Noun
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De Castellane worked with navy as a base color for city locations and beige for resort hotels, with touches of pale pink, light blue and celadon.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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Last but not least, avoid any front door colors that are seen as too trendy, Boultier encourgaes.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Outside, people were returning from the aid hub, mostly empty-handed, while empty flour bags stained with blood lay on the ground.—
Mohammad Jahjouh,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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The doors to several apartments on the first floor remained stained with the victims’ bloody handprints Saturday.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
Noun
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The flagship of the brand is its MR-G line, which continuously evolves in its functionality, materials, hues and finishes.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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Instead of the usual green or black colorway, though, the chef decided to do up his oven in a bright-orange hue.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Related vertical video Fountain dyed ‘blood red’ as activists demand Gaza ceasefire A two-month ceasefire in Gaza that began in late January collapsed on March 18 as Israel renewed its bombardment.—
Mohammed Tawfeeq,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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Many of these applications were presented at Denim Première Vision including wool denim blends dyed with natural indigo and others printed by flowers.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Spring Cascade channels the romantic gardens of Provence with soft pink, purple, and green tones that feel grounded in nature but delicately styled.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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But the tone and the mood of the room and the lighting is very strong and dramatic.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
29 May 2025
Verb
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People of color also pigment more easily when their skin is damaged.—
Jireh Deng,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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Leaving your cheeks looking pigmented and colorful, this blush only requires a dab or two on your cheeks.—
ABBY KASS,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Tint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tint. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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