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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

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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

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Recent Examples of tints
Noun
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 Unlike traditional full-coverage foundations that require careful blending and precise color matching, skin tints simply even out the complexion while allowing your natural skin to shine through. — Marci Robin, Allure, 13 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tints
  1. shades
  2. paints
  3. colors
  4. stains
  5. hues
  6. dyes
  7. tones
  8. brightens
Noun
  • All 150 king rooms have private terraces, with pale woods and décor in cool taupe shades, while some of the suites have plunge pools, private gardens or two bedrooms.
    — Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Postwar Hiroshima was a popular setting for these movie gangsters, who fought dirty, had no use for the old ceremonies, and wore flashy suits and aviator shades.
    — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of shades
Verb
  • As a market, however, Latin America paints a different picture.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
  • His publicist initially told the Associated Press that the renowned designer died of pneumonia, but a death certificate obtained by Us Weekly paints a different picture.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of paints
Noun
  • Leaning into its history, Kessler has outfitted the hotel with installations that channel the Jurassic period, including life size dinosaur skeletons and fossils, backlit in a range of bright colors, displayed throughout the walls.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
  • While pieces fashioned from metal, including brass and iron, are an obvious choice, the motif can also take shape in bright colors, swirling abstract glass, or more vampy furniture–see, House of Hackney’s black velvet chair.
    — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of colors
Verb
  • Advocates argue carts are silent, occupy less space than tourist vans and buses, and don’t choke the air with exhaust that also stains historic monuments.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The man lies a few yards behind them, but the image stains her field of vision.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of stains
Noun
  • The Grammy winner's makeup, by makeup artist Dee, was a fun, colorful mix of hues, including cerulean blue, daffodil yellow, and orchid pink, with a brighter pink applied high up on her cheekbones and buffed out to her temples.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The five key shades were selected from Coloro’s library of more than 3,500 hues.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of hues
Verb
  • As fans of the book may recall, Sloane dyes her hair to match her employer—no wonder Lohan and Woodley look like blonde twins!
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 13 June 2026
  • This information is conveyed by a hilariously avant-garde Poulter, playing the store’s manager, who dyes his hair to match each monochromatic scheme and hides his nefariousness behind a company policy that requires techno music to be played at maximum volume at all times.
    — Jada Yuan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Definition of dyes
Noun
  • Nordic drama is still often associated internationally with crime, darker tones and a certain visual restraint.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Designed by notable furniture and interior designer Yabu Pushelberg (whose projects also include JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo), rooms are awash in warm gray tones and feature upholstered linen beds.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of tones
Verb
  • The star brightens again when the spots rotate back out of view.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2026
  • White wine brightens without dominating the flavors, whole milk adds richness while helping tenderize the beef, and a pinch of nutmeg adds subtle warmth.
    — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of brightens

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“Tints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tints. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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