Synonyms of tints

tints 1 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shades
• colors
• hues
• tones
• tinges
• tinctures
• colorations
• colorings
• casts
• contrasts
• overtones
• undertones
• saturations
• primary colors
• values
• pigmentations
• chromas
• secondary colors
• chromaticities
• tertiary colors
• colorways

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• achromatisms

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paints
• colors
• stains
• dyes
• pigments
• brightens
• tinges
• tinctures
• stripes
• darkens
• bepaints
• lightens
• flecks
• streaks
• mottles
• tones (down)
• specks
• dapples
• patterns
• speckles
• variegates
• daubs
• marbles
• striates
• embrowns
• checkers
• polychromes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• whitens
• bleaches
• decolorizes
• blanches

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tints

Noun

Skin tints, blurring balms, four kinds of lip liner—amid an increasing bevy of products to choose between, choice paralysis begs the question of what a makeup routine actually requires. — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 17 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

The collection certainly taps into the trend for colored denim, offering offers sandy neutrals, frosted greys, soft pinks, marbled textures and vintage tints with brown and green tones. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 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

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. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 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