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
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
The 1990s has long been a reference in beauty, especially now with skincare-first products—like skin tints and artistry masks—replacing heavy foundation and contour.
—Essence, 27 Aug. 2025
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
Traditionally, the Half-Yearly Sale happens around the end of May and again in December, granting Anniversary-level savings of up to 60 percent off on skin tints, hand creams, lip glosses, LED face masks, and everything in between.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
The 1990s has long been a reference in beauty, especially now with skincare-first products—like skin tints and artistry masks—replacing heavy foundation and contour.
—Essence, 27 Aug. 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 four natural-looking shades that are neither too red nor too gray, this whisper-soft powder offers a foolproof way to accentuate your arches and create the illusion of fullness without the reality of smudges or streaks.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Create cut leather acorns in neutral shades and string them up with thick twine or ribbon.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While moderate by Western standards, such sentiments remain anathema to Thailand’s ruling elite, and judging by the fate of the progressive movement’s previous leadership, Natthaphong knows any intention to reform this paramount institution paints an enormous target on his back.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Fiscal policy paints a similar picture.—
Bob Haber,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Two games in, though, the Packers have passed both tests with flying colors.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Labubu keychains everyone is obsessed with are furry and come in different colors, shapes and sizes.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Among the 35 hues are trendy cool tones, conventional nudes, vibrant reds, and bold, creative colors like magenta and blackish-purple.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Polyanthus primrose produces velvety blooms in rich blue, purple, burgundy, and golden hues above lush green foliage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Minimalism doesn’t have to mean all-white walls or capsule wardrobes in neutral tones.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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The sunscreen comes in two shade options at Amazon (for fair-to-medium or deeper skin tones) and avoids all the typical, less-than-ideal attributes of comparable beauty buys.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The lightweight gel-cream sinks in fast, while niacinamide brightens and smooths over time.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Via a cocktail of vitamin C and the antioxidant properties of ferulic acid and vitamin E, this Vogue Verified vitamin C serum delivers environmental protection, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, improves firmness, and brightens.—
Akili King,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Tints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tints. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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