tintless

adjective

ˈtint-ləs How to pronounce tintless (audio)
Definition of tintlessnext
archaic
as in white
lacking an addition of color the tintless light of the midwinter sun

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tintless
  1. white
  2. faded
  3. transparent
Adjective
  • The capsule includes a white satin headband topped with a black velvet bow, offering an easy entry point into Nouri’s signature motif.
    — Madison Collins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The 42 intricate episodes lining the walls of the Guggenheim’s rotunda follow the iconic winding path of the museum’s white spiral — a path not unlike the circuitous course of a life or a nation’s history.
    — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of white
Adjective
  • At the denouement, Kember is completely alone, his flat, narcotized baritone dripping onto the faded guitar notes like melted mercury.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The Fly Faster Tee uses heavyweight cotton jersey with a faded finish, while the Patch Tee receives a heavy enzyme wash.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of faded
Adjective
  • With no clear end to the volatility, independent retailers are having to build it into their buying strategies, prioritizing flexible orders, transparent shipping terms, and suppliers willing to share the risk.
    — Jessica Binns, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Espinosa demanded accountability from ICE and called for a transparent investigation of the incident.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of transparent
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“Tintless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tintless. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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