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
Erik Trinidad, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Take your time when layering and blending foundation or skin tint, concealer, and the rest of your day-to-day base.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 7 May 2026
Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The Tennessee Highway Patrol, which leads the task force’s traffic enforcement efforts, usually initiates the traffic stops — often for minor violations such as a broken taillight or windows tinted too dark.
—Wendi C. Thomas, MLK50, 17 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Stove-pipe sponges, which grow to about five feet tall, are slender, cylindrical, and often in hues of purple, while wide giant barrel sponges typically display a reddish tint.
—Erik Trinidad, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Take your time when layering and blending foundation or skin tint, concealer, and the rest of your day-to-day base.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 7 May 2026
Verb
For example, Miles Teller’s eyebrows, inexplicably tinted and placed.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The Tennessee Highway Patrol, which leads the task force’s traffic enforcement efforts, usually initiates the traffic stops — often for minor violations such as a broken taillight or windows tinted too dark.
—Wendi C. Thomas, MLK50, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tint
Noun
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Blooms range in shades from lavender to blue and pink to white.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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The former Parks boss threw a little shade at his rivals.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Israel prohibits many construction materials from entering Gaza, so the structure was created by welding sheets of metal together and painting them white.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Or is Williamson, facing sentencing, just trying to paint herself in a sympathetic light?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Noun
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For those looking to recreate Hudson’s look, this striped blouse rings similar — while the star’s contrasting colors include pink and blue, this blue-and-white version is an equally delicate design with the lighter hue at the forefront.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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In between, there are even taller art sculptures in red, green, or black colors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Leave enough room to mow around the tree, cut it back each season, and make any repairs to your fence, such as staining or board replacement.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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In some stretches, the water is stained with chemical residue.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The rooms In darker hues with lots of hardwood and colorful fabrics, the rooms here don’t fall into your standard contemporary look.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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For those looking to recreate Hudson’s look, this striped blouse rings similar — while the star’s contrasting colors include pink and blue, this blue-and-white version is an equally delicate design with the lighter hue at the forefront.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The parchment on the Noailles screen is hand-dyed in Kyoto, and a beautiful, high-gloss lacquer runs throughout the collection, most notably in pieces like the L'Eclat coffee table.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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Any colors that can catch your eye from a plate (and make your mouth water) are guaranteed to make an impact in 2026; edible flowers are the key to organically dyeing drinks and desserts with different hues.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Moore tried the exchange a few more times, in different tones—more acidic, more surprised, more chaotic.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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When Mercury meets Uranus, a hidden detail or unexpected confession could shift the whole tone.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
Verb
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This product is seriously pigmented — a little goes a long way — and doesn’t fade even after hours of wear.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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The lacquers are highly pigmented and as glossy as your regular gel mani—no UV light necessary.—
Odeya Pinkus,
InStyle,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Tint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tint. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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