Synonyms of tints

tints 1 of 2

noun

plural of tint

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shades
• colors
• hues
• tones
• tinges
• tinctures
• colorations
• colorings
• casts
• contrasts
• overtones
• undertones
• saturations
• primary colors
• values
• pigmentations
• chromas
• secondary colors
• chromaticities
• tertiary colors
• colorways

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• achromatisms

tints

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verb

present tense third-person singular of tint

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paints
• colors
• stains
• dyes
• pigments
• brightens
• tinges
• tinctures
• stripes
• darkens
• bepaints
• lightens
• flecks
• streaks
• mottles
• tones (down)
• specks
• dapples
• patterns
• speckles
• variegates
• daubs
• marbles
• striates
• embrowns
• checkers
• polychromes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• whitens
• bleaches
• decolorizes
• blanches

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tints

Noun

The buzziest fall 2026 makeup trends include everything from berry tints to bold lipstick worn against an otherwise minimal face—proof that a great lip can be the whole look. — Catharine Malzahn, Allure, 12 Oct. 2026

Even the delivery system keeps evolving, from mousses and gels to tints. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026

In fact, many mineral sunscreens now come with tints that add color to your skin rather than strip it away. — Alison Abbey Hudak, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Juveniles are pale brown with tints of bronze and green on the wings and back. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

While other skin tints are made thick and rich like a moisturizer, this one is most comparable to a runny serum. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

Participants will learn how to use pastel tints and expressive doodles to design ocean waves, seashells, coral, seaweed, and coastal plants. — Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026

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