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
Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Feb. 2026
Camperlab also experimented with bleaching, dirty tints and shades of pink.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Other celebrity favorite skin tints include the Jennifer Aniston-used U Beauty Super Tinted Hydrator and Martha Stewart's favorite L’Oreal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion Skin Enhancer.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
Lots of semipermanent lip tints start off dark blue, purple, or even black.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
In October, its Moringa Lip Salve became available in two tints—Sister Wife and Jollof—serving as the brand’s first extension into color cosmetics.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
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
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
Anyone who tints or colors their hair knows all about this.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
My relationship with foundation has always leaned toward skin tints and lightweight formulas that create that natural, luminous, everyday finish.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Feb. 2026
Camperlab also experimented with bleaching, dirty tints and shades of pink.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Other celebrity favorite skin tints include the Jennifer Aniston-used U Beauty Super Tinted Hydrator and Martha Stewart's favorite L’Oreal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion Skin Enhancer.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
Lots of semipermanent lip tints start off dark blue, purple, or even black.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
In October, its Moringa Lip Salve became available in two tints—Sister Wife and Jollof—serving as the brand’s first extension into color cosmetics.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
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
Verb
Turmeric tints the cream an almost glowing gold, and a heap of sharp white cheddar melts straight into the mix, giving it both body and tang.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
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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Though tones can match, a room often looks elevated and well-styled when there are multiple shades involved.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
22 Feb. 2026
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This relatively under-the-radar foundation comes in 16 shades, 13 of which are in stock on Amazon and Stila’s website.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The film casts their lives as a testament to the power of science and paints discovery as the ultimate act of self-discovery.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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The green Ace umbrella showcases Snoopy’s tennis skills, while the Golf umbrella paints scenes of Charlie Brown following Snoopy around the course as his mischievous dog’s caddy.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Bright colors pop against dark wooden features, reflecting the vibrant history of the hotel and of the city of Palm Springs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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While stars of all colors and masses — from blue giants to red dwarfs — will burn through their fuel and die, the brown dwarfs of the Universe will persist.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The piercing doesn't necessarily damage the trees, but their excrement, which is high in sugar, stains the trees and blocks photosynthesis, which eventually suffocates the trees, the researchers said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
9 Feb. 2026
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This mixture attacks stains a bit stronger than the water solution.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The spa While the treatments are serious business at this top-notch spa, The Palm Springs Yacht Club is also here for plenty of tongue-in-cheek-fun, doubling down on the nautical theme and decked out in various hues of blue and stripes, with boating references everywhere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Go full bloom with spring-ready hues like rose pink, teal green, and lavender purple.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Colored smoke, such as the green plumes, are typically only colorful due to a chemical that dyes the smoke and is not considered more dangerous.—
Minneapolis Star Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sleek lines, warm wood tones and moody, dark finishes create a space that feels contemporary and intimate, with subtle nods to the building’s artistic past in the art hanging on the walls curated from local Denver artists.—
Sara Rosenthal,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Strong colors and bold materials defined the character’s public-facing persona, while neutral tones and slim silhouettes appeared in her more private moments.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The colorful evergreen foliage provides a warm winter welcome in porch planters and brightens patios all year long.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Notes like vanilla, coffee, chocolate, and peppermint keep luring me in, veiling me in a cake-like cloud that brightens my mood on even the gloomiest 20-degree days.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Tints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tints. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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