as in shades
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 paints
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 tints
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
The priming serum is available in three tints—Bronze Aura, Golden Aura, and Moonstone Aura—that are all inspired by different stones.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
Once the trees store the chlorophyll, leaves are left with other chemicals that give them the tints of red, orange, and purple, known as fall colors.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Buyers can only choose body colors and leather tints.
—New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
The legislation also prohibits red or yellow tints.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
Instead of classic fruity flavors, Glossier cooked up a lip balm with Magnolia Bakery and Tarte joined forces with Dunkin' on lip tints.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
These aren’t your run-of-the-mill wimpy tints.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
While most tints are dark, and meant to keep light out, there are tints on the market that reflect light.
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
The skin care and makeup brand thus replaced the existing tints and treatments in August.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
The priming serum is available in three tints—Bronze Aura, Golden Aura, and Moonstone Aura—that are all inspired by different stones.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
Once the trees store the chlorophyll, leaves are left with other chemicals that give them the tints of red, orange, and purple, known as fall colors.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Buyers can only choose body colors and leather tints.
—New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
The legislation also prohibits red or yellow tints.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
Instead of classic fruity flavors, Glossier cooked up a lip balm with Magnolia Bakery and Tarte joined forces with Dunkin' on lip tints.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
These aren’t your run-of-the-mill wimpy tints.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
While most tints are dark, and meant to keep light out, there are tints on the market that reflect light.
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
Anyone who tints or colors their hair knows all about this.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tints
Noun
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Available in a mix of fun and functional shades, there’s a color to match every bag—or every outfit.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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The windows and overhead skylights have integrated black-out shades so things don't become too bright or warm in the midday sun.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The new book is evocative and paints an intimate portrait of the way Andres likes to eat, while telling stories of Spanish food culture through Andrés home cooking.—
Jamila Robinson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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Aileen Wuornos, in her own words Throughout the interview with Hirst, Wuornos paints herself as a victim, describing a rough childhood raised by her strict, devout Christian grandparents.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Smartphones and digital cameras are more sensitive to the array of colors and may be able to capture images of the auroras, even if not visible to the naked eye, according to NASA.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
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This year-round sneaker comes in a wide variety of colors, including this neutral blue denim, dark rose, black, red, green, light, blue, and more.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Blood still regularly stains the floors of the Coliseum’s rings.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The hoarding of the Hermès store came down briefly earlier this year, revealing the diamond tile collage in orange hues covering the building, as well as bronze metal art hovering on top.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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This one from Bearaby comes in several different hues, is made from 100% organic cotton, and is available in four weight options ranging from 10 to 25 pounds.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Their processes—which involved adjusting tones and colors, as well as doubling, elongating, or solarizing images—gave their photographs a sharp, often startling edge.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
8 Nov. 2025
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Jurnee Smollett Smollett embraced autumnal tones, wearing the raspberry Max Mara cady bustier dress.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The colorful evergreen foliage provides a warm winter welcome in porch planters and brightens patio plantings all year long.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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At the cocktail bar Muamba, owner Yvens Penna brightens a classic margarita with homemade chicória soda crafted from a pungent local herb that tastes like cilantro on steroids.—
Michael Snyder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Tints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tints. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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