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
Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
This new skin-tint-meets-balm from IT Cosmetics has quickly become a staple in my routine, especially as a woman inching closer to her 40s.
—Sara Tan, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
The vehicle is described as having a silver brush guard, a rusted roof, black body trim, tinted rear windows and a three-ball hitch.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026
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Noun
During the lunar eclipse, the moon will pass through Earth’s shadow, casting a bloody tint on the moon’s surface.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
This new skin-tint-meets-balm from IT Cosmetics has quickly become a staple in my routine, especially as a woman inching closer to her 40s.
—Sara Tan, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Instead of just a standard pergola that blocks some sun, for example, homeowners are increasingly looking to tinted and louvered roofs, oversized ceiling fans for air flow and retractable screens.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
The vehicle is described as having a silver brush guard, a rusted roof, black body trim, tinted rear windows and a three-ball hitch.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tint
Noun
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In addition, the Pakistan mulberry is great for creating shade for companion plants.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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The jaunt up the road to the village can be a steep one, so stick to the shade or hitch a ride from a friendly local in one of the handful of cars on the island.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Olson and fellow artist Pam Swenson designed, built, painted and installed the electric signage with the help of an electrician and a bucket truck.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the wake of all the trauma, the owner, Adriana Molina, hired a local muralist to paint a colorful outdoor mural of Altadena as a way to boost morale in the neighborhood.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While the main areas can be dramatic and flashy with the disco balls, string lights, and bold colors, the rooms are light and serene—the perfect places to unwind and fall blissfully asleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The stainless steel timer comes in Caraway’s core colors, including a classic cream, sage green, and mustard yellow.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Under the late afternoon clouds, the water appears murky, too dark to hold a reflection of the soot- and algae-stained warehouses on the pier.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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This rust can stain your shower or sink and add a distinctly metallic taste to your water.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As with Roberts, Lawrence's mane is a luminous oat-y hue that is at once easy and aspirational.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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Made with a crunchy corn base and flavored with cheddar cheese powder, garlic powder, and chili pepper, the snacks get their signature red-hot hue from a blend of paprika, vegetable juice, and turmeric.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The models who went all the way were the ones who ceded to Banks’s worldview, who agreed to have their hair dyed and their teeth messed with and their bodies altered.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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The jacket is entirely plastic-free; made from mid-weight cotton twill, dyed with water-safe color and finished with Corozo nut buttons.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
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These Amazon jeans are for a tighter budget and still offer a relaxed fit from waist to leg, with generous taping and a stone wash tone that goes with anything.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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This Jason Wu maxi dress is ideal for brides who are leaning into minimalist tones and luxurious textures.—
Alexandra Ditch,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The end result is a just-kissed look that's pigmented in the center and sheer around the edges.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
12 Feb. 2026
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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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“Tint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tint. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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