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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
From masks to serums, balms, tints and exfoliators, lips have never felt or looked so good.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Plus, the shade range recently doubled—so there’s plenty of tints with subtle shimmer to choose from.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
The moon will still be visible but appear several shades darker sporting dramatic orange or pink tints.
—Dean Regas, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
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
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
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
Brown tints gave more basic pieces like relaxed jeans an aged effect.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
From masks to serums, balms, tints and exfoliators, lips have never felt or looked so good.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Plus, the shade range recently doubled—so there’s plenty of tints with subtle shimmer to choose from.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
The moon will still be visible but appear several shades darker sporting dramatic orange or pink tints.
—Dean Regas, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
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
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
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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As for the colors and prints that embrace this design, monochromatic trousers are the most popular—in shades like khaki, camel or sand—and plain designs, though pinstripes also work as the sole print.—
Tatiana Ojea,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
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Fruit Salad To keep things chic and simple, opt for a neutral base and ask for cherry, strawberry, orange, and blueberry designs in muted shades, with pale green stems to keep the look fun but not too outré.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Like his murals, for Norice the documentary paints an accurate picture of his life as an artist.—
Richard Guzman,
Daily News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Hemani's lawyer, law professor Naz Ahmad of the City University of New York, paints a very different picture of her client.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This team leans into the colors on its flag, with a bold typeface that pops.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Without mayonnaise, the bright colors can really shine at a springtime meal.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Every failure of the state now stains the turban as well as the uniform.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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From emerald and blue-toned hues to olives and mosses, the dark green color spectrum is expansive for chic manicure spring ideas.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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Catmint flowers all season long in soft lavender blue hues that accent rose blossoms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 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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Today, the famous doll comes in various body types, skin tones, hair textures and physical abilities.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Her lips were lined with a dark greige liner, but instead of a pale pink, prismatic pastel, or shimmery beige lip color, Smith opted for a color-changing gold that flashed with metallic champagne tones in one light and warm, fiery orange in others, depending on the angle and the light.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nothing brightens a garden like the presence of birds and other wildlife, so invite them in.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Your 5th House of Discovery brightens as mischievous Mercury conjoins the life-giving Sun.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Tints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tints. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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