tint 1 of 2

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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tint

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verb

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Recent Examples of tint
Noun
Brand and Market Data Color forecasters collect and evaluate brand data as well, from sample orders to paint tint particulars. Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2025 Mercedes-Benz Presumably, the rear windows tint to opaque automatically when all that equipment kicks into high gear, concealing the boisterous rolling karaoke bar from seriously distracting surrounding traffic. New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm Accurately named, these buttery tinted lip balms melt right in. Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 Think boulders repurposed as interior sculptures, a kitchen island of polished granite with softly curved edges, and plaster bedframes tinted with Mykonian soil. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tint
Noun
  • There are fans and even a few misters especially in the ride queues, but some sun shades would be a very welcome addition.
    Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 22 May 2025
  • And because blue is a serene choice all around for a bedroom, these denim-centric shades offer a feel that’s timeless and inviting.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2025
Verb
  • Sleek, flat-panel cabinets (painted in Dylan by Portola Paints) contrast with the irregular zellige tile backsplash by Zia Tile.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2025
  • That last story doesn’t exactly paint AVB in the best light.
    Geoff Scott, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • When her daughter lived in the room, the wall was painted in a collection of colors ranging from blue and green to yellow and purple.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2025
  • For those looking for extra color choices—rust, purple, and green—consider Biselina’s ruffle duvet cover and shams.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 May 2025
Verb
  • Then, once completed, pasting begins, where mud from the henna plant is placed atop the area to stain.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 May 2025
  • Plus, the matte, two-tone color scheme helps resist staining, maintaining the spoons' stylish appeal over time.
    Toby Rose, Parents, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • It’s made of solid wood and comes in multiple hues, including pine, cherry, and black.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025
  • Across the space, lush green hues reflect the country’s fertile landscapes, and gold accents symbolize Ghana’s legacy as a major source of gold.
    Taryn White, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • Recession hair has recently taken off on TikTok among folks who, thanks to the worrisome nature of the economy, are looking to cut back on their salon appointments without entirely giving up the idea of dyeing their hair.
    Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 9 May 2025
  • Clooney wore a black leather jacket, brown slacks, sunglasses and a white ball cap, which hid the black hair that Clooney has dyed to accurately embody 20th century journalist Edward R. Murrow on the stage.
    Tommy McArdle, People.com, 7 May 2025
Noun
  • Comfortable dress shoes are a worthwhile gamble, accenting the tone of the outfit with the rationale of a day spent walking around (sometimes through mud).
    Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2025
  • Dickinson shifts the tone in Loachian scenes with a parole officer and later a counselor.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
Verb
  • Today’s formulas are finely milled, baked, buildable, and richly pigmented.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 May 2025
  • This lightweight closure mimics your scalp more precisely, no matter how light or deeply pigmented the skin tone, to achieve the most accurate replica of your own scalp.
    Gabrielle Nicole Pharms, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2025

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“Tint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tint. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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