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
Dean Regas, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
Haines prefers warmer tints of brick red.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026
Black washes with grungy tints were part of Elena Velez’s range of jeans and asymmetrical skirts.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 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 skin care and makeup brand thus replaced the existing tints and treatments in August.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
The priming serum is available in three tints—Bronze Aura, Golden Aura, and Moonstone Aura—that are all inspired by different stones.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
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
The moon will still be visible but appear several shades darker sporting dramatic orange or pink tints.
—Dean Regas, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
Haines prefers warmer tints of brick red.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026
Black washes with grungy tints were part of Elena Velez’s range of jeans and asymmetrical skirts.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 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 skin care and makeup brand thus replaced the existing tints and treatments in August.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
The priming serum is available in three tints—Bronze Aura, Golden Aura, and Moonstone Aura—that are all inspired by different stones.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
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
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The shimmery eyes are a combination of the brand’s Wondercolour Longwear Cream Eyeshadow Stick in shades Cream Fresca, Little Star, Brazilionaire, and Umber One, topped off by Lashify Stardust Gossamer lashes, while the glossy lip was achieved with Wondergloss Collagen Lip Oil in Spicy Pink.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
2 Mar. 2026
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Lighter shades will elevate and pair nicely with a white button-down shirt, for example, while a dark gray jean offers an edgy vibe when mixed with a sleek black top and leather handbag.—
Alexandre Marain,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The retrospective paints a fuller picture of the man who famously turned a urinal into a sculpture and coined a whole new category, the readymade.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
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Scholars of immigration, media and criminal law say such a media campaign is unprecedented and paints a distorted picture of immigrants and crime.—
Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The glider chairs, though, are already sold out in a few colors, so act fast.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Feb. 2026
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Pair it with bold colors, rich textures, and contrasting materials for a fresh, layered look.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 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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For today’s menswear makers, crafting clothes from these rosy hues seems less about pushing the sartorial envelope and more about referencing history.—
Adam Mansuroglu,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2026
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The mountain is incredibly hypnotic when catching the pearly hues of the first and last light of day and distils the unearthly beauty of the Himalayas into one gorgeous frame.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 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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As the weather brightens for both Burberry and Lee, the house has entered the 170th anniversary of its foundation by Thomas Burberry back in 1856.—
Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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Self-expression softens and brightens as Mercury and free-loving Venus meet in your sign, centering self-appreciation.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Tints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tints. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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