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
Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Kaeding describes a cherry mocha as a shade that has a deep red or copper tint, but with a brunette base.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
Each best-selling product adds a sheer, barely-there tint for a natural-looking sheen that’s subtle yet impactful.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025
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Noun
In drug overdoses, skin color changes are often caused by cyanosis — low blood oxygen levels that can produce a blue or purple tint to the skin, lips and nails — according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Kaeding describes a cherry mocha as a shade that has a deep red or copper tint, but with a brunette base.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
Enter hometown architect Jeanne Gang, whose undulating, 101-story skyscraper has glass windows tinted in varying degrees of blue to catch the shimmer of the surrounding water and sky.
—Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
Each best-selling product adds a sheer, barely-there tint for a natural-looking sheen that’s subtle yet impactful.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tint
Noun
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Available in 10 wear-with-anything shades, including black, army green, and brown, the shacket has earned praise from shoppers who call out its high-quality construction and trendy yet comfortable design in their reviews.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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For more swoon-worthy savings, look no further than the Sam Edelman Women’s Talia Slip-on Shoes, which are a breeze to get on thanks to adjustable velcro straps, and also come in a vacation-ready French Burgundy shade.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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During the week, Barton often painted an image of himself as more sinned against than sinning.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Asthma attacks, severe headaches and lesions on her arms and legs painted a mysterious picture for doctors, some of whom suggested the pain was all in her head.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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He was drawn to the kinds of exotic materials favored by the Japanese—among them, rare stones such as color-changing alexandrites and blue-green Paraíba tourmalines—as opposed to, say, emeralds, a staple of the Indian-jewelry repertoire.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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With a Black/Black/Light Graphite color combination, the style blacks out the entire nubuck leather upper with lighter graphite accents on the tongue and insole branding.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Scorched and stained pots and pans almost always require scraping and scouring, and cast-iron skillets can rust when soaked.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Julia Fox's costume consisted of a pink suit stained with fake blood, meant to resemble the former first lady shortly after the assassination of her husband.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Fisoew Oversized Sweatshirt Dress comes in great winter colors like burgundy, black, and navy, which can help bridge the gap between summer brights and darker winter hues.—
Lauren Finney Harden,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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The exceptionally cozy Softstream High-rise Pants are a rare 46 percent off and come in six eye-catching winter hues, while the ultra-packable Dance Studio Mid-rise Joggers are under $50 and feature a two-way stretch for comfort at any angle.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The chunky throw is made from faux fur and hand-dyed, so no two blankets are identical.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Along with three-foot-long sandwiches, loaves of fuschia-pink baguettes dyed with beets and studded with cranberries, or surprisingly green pistachio and white chocolate loaves are displayed in shop windows.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The system adapts to tone and intent without forcing app switching or blank-page starts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Scott says these tones work beautifully across both flooring and wall surfaces, and create seamless, layered interiors that feel grounded and connected to nature.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But don’t be fooled by its lightweight texture: The serum-like formula delivers buildable coverage with color-correcting, pearly pigments that instantly brighten.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
29 Oct. 2025
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Les 9 Ombres, an eye-catching and richly pigmented set of nine shadows as part of the house’s 2025 holiday collection.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Tint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tint. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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