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
Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
More than 8,000 shoppers just bought this Maybelline lip tint that’s been blowing up on social media.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
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
InStyle tester Chelsea achieved full, fluffy brows thanks to this gel, which shapes, tints, and fills in sparse areas.
—Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
More than 8,000 shoppers just bought this Maybelline lip tint that’s been blowing up on social media.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
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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Does the brand offer a wide shade range inclusive of consumers with all skin tones and undertones?—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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The good news is Hard Rock Stadium has a canopy-style roof that provides some shade during matches.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The movie plunks us down at Mar-a-Lago, where Melania struts out the door and into the back of an SUV, which will take her to the red-white-and-blue private plane painted with the word TRUMP that’s waiting for her at the airport.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
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The same brush painted the bleak picture for both schools.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Splashes of color set against those deep charcoal neutrals can introduce some cheer for those who favor dopamine decor.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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For the brightest color, look for a pale golden honey.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Wearing kitchen gloves to keep your hands from staining, knead 7 oz.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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In testing on human teeth that were artificially stained with tea and coffee, the researchers found that a total of four hours of brushing showed visible whitening, while 12 total hours of brushing led to teeth that were nearly 50% whiter than those in a control group.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, her glam was soft and even-toned, bolstered only by a sharp baby wing of black liner, highlight on her nose and a faded taupe hue on her lips.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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As many of the artist’s longtime followers may know, hue plays a key role in how the paintings function.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This is the time to take that leap — dye your hair, introduce yourself to new people, or announce a personal change.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Jan. 2026
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As is tradition on the third day of the Sydney Test, also known as the Pink Test, people wore pink shirts, dresses, hats, suits or even dyed their hair to show support for the McGrath Foundation.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Small enough to be worn comfortably, the device can record brain signals, heart rate, breathing, muscle tone, and eye movements — all at the same time.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Jan. 2026
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Facial expressions, tone and pacing carry emotional information that builds connection, especially in remote teams.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Even better, the mattes are richly pigmented and easy to blend, so there's none of that dry, crumbly fallout.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
19 Dec. 2025
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Pros: Highly pigmented; flattering colors; doesn’t transfer Cons: Becomes drying after a few hours; gloss fades quickly; feels sticky upon initial application The investment lipstick, if ever there was one, this twofer offers one side of creamy lip color, and one side of high-shine gloss.—
Shalwah Evans,
Glamour,
15 Dec. 2025
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“Tint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tint. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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