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
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
Offered in six universally flattering shades (from warm terracotta to cool rose), this blush tint helps create a seamless, natural-looking flush.
—Jené Luciani Sena
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, 29 July 2025
Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2025
The Sani lab would cast the crowns out of white zirconia, a ceramic much harder than stainless steel, tint them to my specifications, and shape and size them to fit my jaw.
—Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
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Noun
Plants in this series have incredible flower-power, producing up to 100 flowers per plant in vibrant tints of red, yellow, and pink.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
Offered in six universally flattering shades (from warm terracotta to cool rose), this blush tint helps create a seamless, natural-looking flush.
—Jené Luciani Sena
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, 29 July 2025
Verb
Raw Elements offers a variety of mineral sunscreen options, including face and body cream, a tinted face cream, and tinted lip balms.
—Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2025
The Sani lab would cast the crowns out of white zirconia, a ceramic much harder than stainless steel, tint them to my specifications, and shape and size them to fit my jaw.
—Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tint
Noun
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The exterior may be a rich terra-cotta shade, but the interiors are all bright and airy.—
Jessica Cherner,
Architectural Digest,
13 Aug. 2025
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While this jaguar print is calling my name, the set comes in eight other summer-to-fall styles, including a neutral tan shade and a multi-color tropical pattern.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Since announcing the federalization of the Metropolitan Police Department, Trump has sought to paint a picture of a lawless city that he’s set to clean up.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Aug. 2025
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And the so the people who bought the houses had the option to keep them or paint them beige, and everyone painted them beige.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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The art was created by Melissa Koby, the first Black theme artist in U.S. Open history, and features the silhouette of Althea Gibson, who broke the tennis color barrier at the 1950 U.S. National Championships.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
16 Aug. 2025
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If red isn’t your color, the brand also offers this fall essential in plaid patterns with a wide variety of colors, like neutral beige, orange, blue, green, navy, black and white, purple, turquoise, and more.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The color is also anti-fade, and won’t stain, shrink, or wrinkle.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Aug. 2025
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Block after block across metropolitan Milwaukee, piles of soaked carpets, waterlogged appliances and furniture stained beyond recognition now slump in front yards and along sidewalks.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Each kitchen is different and some colors may work better in some than others, especially depending on your lighting, but overall, there are still some hues that designers advise steering clear of in this room of the home.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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Opt for a non-tinted hue or one that more closely matches your skin.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The monthly video told a story of one intriguing success story, like reducing the water waste involved in dyeing denim.—
Elizabeth Baskin,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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To finish off the style, Palmer dyed her eyebrows and penciled them in a auburn brown shade to match her hair color.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Naveena Denim Mills is introducing new directions in dye and wash aesthetics, including smokey grey, green cast, and brown cast indigo tones that bring a fresh update to classic denim.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Aug. 2025
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Children, especially in early developmental stages, are acutely sensitive to tone, timing, and emotional mirroring.—
Marc Fernandez,
IEEE Spectrum,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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FOXNews.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Tint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tint. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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