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
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
So many skin tints sit greasy on top of the skin, never actually settling in, but not this one.
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Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Fades by Diesel and Balenciaga have a blurred and ombre effect, signaling a shift away from the dirty tints and washes that have trended in recent seasons.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Because the 2019 study found filtering levels and lens tints differ widely between brands, shoppers who want stronger filtering may need lenses with a visible yellow tint.
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Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
To round out the collection, Rhode is also releasing limited-edition shades of its peptide lip shapes and tints as well as accessories such as bags, towels and lip cases.
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Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Pick up the formula, along with other popular skin tints, for as little as $10.
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Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Choose shades and tints to avoid looking like a kid's birthday party or a school sports team.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
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.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
Participants will learn how to use pastel tints and expressive doodles to design ocean waves, seashells, coral, seaweed, and coastal plants.
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Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
So many skin tints sit greasy on top of the skin, never actually settling in, but not this one.
—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
Fades by Diesel and Balenciaga have a blurred and ombre effect, signaling a shift away from the dirty tints and washes that have trended in recent seasons.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Because the 2019 study found filtering levels and lens tints differ widely between brands, shoppers who want stronger filtering may need lenses with a visible yellow tint.
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Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
To round out the collection, Rhode is also releasing limited-edition shades of its peptide lip shapes and tints as well as accessories such as bags, towels and lip cases.
—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Pick up the formula, along with other popular skin tints, for as little as $10.
—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Choose shades and tints to avoid looking like a kid's birthday party or a school sports team.
—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
31 May 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.
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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.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tints
Noun
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Dransfield suspects these fluffy, wispy worlds are probably white or blue, depending on whether the skies there are cloudy — not shades of cotton-candy pink.
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Additional online-exclusive colors are also expected, with green shades among them, according to Lanzuk on Naver.
Verb
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But a closer examination paints a more complicated picture.
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Emre Elmas of San Francisco paints his face before the World Cup group stage match between Paraguay and Turkiye.
Noun
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All colors are the same price right now and come with free shipping, but note the delivery dates because some will arrive quicker than others.
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The 50th edition of the nation’s largest Independence Day celebration will feature 85,000 fireworks shells in 30 colors launched from six barges, plus a new laser show from the Brooklyn Bridge.
Verb
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When that protective finish gets damaged, the toilet actually stains easier and is harder to keep clean over time.
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What Sacks doesn’t get is that by financing and diplomatically supporting Israel, our country makes the crimes of the Israeli government possible, which stains America’s reputation in the world and drains our Treasury.
Noun
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Timeless and versatile, blue—in a range of hues—has been a trending color of the year.
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They’re marked down in summer-forward hues, too.
Verb
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As fans of the book may recall, Sloane dyes her hair to match her employer—no wonder Lohan and Woodley look like blonde twins!
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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.
Noun
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As summer lingers into autumn, the flower heads take on pink tones as the foliage turns a brilliant wine-red.
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The vibe of every room is prim and professional, with clean lines and neutral tones, creating spaces that would feel appropriate as the backdrop of a last-minute work Zoom, but not too rigid for the kick-off of a leisure trip.
Verb
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The acid help brightens your food.
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Joined by its fellow soft herb pals, oregano and chives, basil brightens up this easy cheese spread.
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“Tints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tints. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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