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
Iman Balagam, Vogue, 7 May 2025
The deep red-plum tint subtly brightens the whites of your eyes and flatters all eye colors, especially greens and hazels.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 29 May 2025
The Glamour Editors, Glamour, 29 May 2025
Black and dark indigo denims are tinted with shiny effects, patinated silver and bronze.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 May 2025
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Noun
What is the difference between a lip stain and lip tint?
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 7 May 2025
The deep red-plum tint subtly brightens the whites of your eyes and flatters all eye colors, especially greens and hazels.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 29 May 2025
Verb
The mascara has been a cult favorite for years, but last month, the clean-beauty brand released Before Dawn—a universally flattering brown shade—that promises to tint, lengthen, lift, and separate your lashes.
—The Glamour Editors, Glamour, 29 May 2025
Black and dark indigo denims are tinted with shiny effects, patinated silver and bronze.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tint
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Botanical Name: Mentha Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade Soil Type: Moist, well-draining Soil pH: Neutral 08 of 11 Petunias These colorful annuals have an unusual scent that flies seem to hate.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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Also, if a background with bold colors is behind the glass, the light refracts off the glass menu button in a different shade.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The list, which was introduced in 2020, blends both sales and streaming data to paint a picture of what humanity is listening to.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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President Donald Trump has painted a bleak picture of Los Angeles since protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids broke out over the weekend.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2025
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Answer: Molly What color shirt does Sid, the boy next door, wear?—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
17 June 2025
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Not surprisingly, Proper No. Twelve 13-Year-Old Single Malt has a darker color and a slightly sweeter flavor than original Proper No. Twelve, the result of using malt barley and of the second-fill port barrels.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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As both business owner and head baker — her black chef’s coat is usually powdered with flour, her hands stained with icing — Vee won’t have time this June to participate in the Chicago Pride Parade.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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The team that would replace us would be stained, football would be stained.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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The flagship of the brand is its MR-G line, which continuously evolves in its functionality, materials, hues and finishes.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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Instead of the usual green or black colorway, though, the chef decided to do up his oven in a bright-orange hue.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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Related vertical video Fountain dyed ‘blood red’ as activists demand Gaza ceasefire A two-month ceasefire in Gaza that began in late January collapsed on March 18 as Israel renewed its bombardment.—
Mohammed Tawfeeq,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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Many of these applications were presented at Denim Première Vision including wool denim blends dyed with natural indigo and others printed by flowers.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
28 May 2025
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Break The Pattern By Showing Up As Yourself In B2B, when everything starts to sound the same, that's your cue to break the pattern, shift the tone, challenge the format and rethink the angle.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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With charming visuals and a celebratory tone, the film offers a gentle allegory on inclusion and self-acceptance.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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People of color also pigment more easily when their skin is damaged.—
Jireh Deng,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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Leaving your cheeks looking pigmented and colorful, this blush only requires a dab or two on your cheeks.—
ABBY KASS,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Tint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tint. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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