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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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tint

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verb

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Recent Examples of tint
Noun
Yellowing can happen with some topcoats when they’re cured, giving nails an unwanted, slightly off-color tint. Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025 Its outer leaves are delicate, shiny, and have a brownish-red tint, which adds to its appeal. Lauren O'Connor, Health, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Anyone who tints or colors their hair knows all about this. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025 The Original Joe—sauce, meat; classic—is a little tangy, the mixture tinted by Worcestershire and noticeably celery-forward. Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tint
Noun
  • Rather than cool or platinum tones, opt for caramel, sand, and honey shades.
    Jeanne Ballion, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The deep red shade is ideal for fall, while the neon pink piping and drawstrings add a unique touch.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Red and white English flags have proliferated along streets and been painted on roads.
    Vitalii Yalahuzian, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The only scuffing—on shop doors, on the walls of the Métro—had been artfully painted on to make the scenery look appropriately aged.
    Bianca Bosker, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In the fall of 2025, all of the it-girls look to be obsessed with a color straight out of the ’60s.
    Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Where’s the best place to see these vibrant colors?
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Wood filler is the best choice for repairing large, deep gouges, but usually requires staining.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Inside the retro-futuristic Discoveryland area of Disneyland Paris, a full-size Star Wars X-Wing fighter sits on a silver and blue platform which looks like it has been weathered and stained from battles.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Atelier Ndigo by Waina Chancy offered up an exuberant collection led by hues such as cherry red and deep blue.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The volume and the stopper must be right, but the tone, cut, or hue can differ.
    Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Riki felt intimidated at the mere mention of a neighborhood like Ebisu, and her friend showed up that day looking especially elegant, her hair dyed a stylish reddish-brown, dazzling everyone around her.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
  • An extra mild bodywash and shampoo that is pH balanced and dye free.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The night serum visibly smooths wrinkles, reduces fine lines, and soothes the appearance of dark circles and uneven skin tone.
    Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Among the 35 hues are trendy cool tones, conventional nudes, vibrant reds, and bold, creative colors like magenta and blackish-purple.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • True to tubing-mascara form, each lash gets its own water-resistant, smudge-proof coat in shades like classic black, deep brown, bold navy, emerald green, or punchy magenta, all of which are so rich and pigmented.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Great eye pencil: This waterproof eyeliner is creamy, pigmented and won’t budge, even when at the gym or at the beach.
    Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025

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“Tint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tint. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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