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
Sarah Han, Allure, 19 Mar. 2026
From masks to serums, balms, tints and exfoliators, lips have never felt or looked so good.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
This manicure has a mix of moss green shades and lighter beige tints that mimic nature's landscape.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Dirty tints were strong, seen on everything from baggy barrel-leg jeans to rugged bomber jackets.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
Arrested, detained Rogelio had just left for work on June 25 of last year when he was pulled over by the Hendry County Police Department in La Belle, allegedly for the tints on his side windows of his truck.
—Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
While there’s an unscented, clear option, there’s also several tints and finishes to choice 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
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 best Korean lip tints are—and have been—at the top of their game, and as a beauty editor who almost exclusively wears them, this story practically writes itself.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 19 Mar. 2026
From masks to serums, balms, tints and exfoliators, lips have never felt or looked so good.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
This manicure has a mix of moss green shades and lighter beige tints that mimic nature's landscape.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Dirty tints were strong, seen on everything from baggy barrel-leg jeans to rugged bomber jackets.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
Arrested, detained Rogelio had just left for work on June 25 of last year when he was pulled over by the Hendry County Police Department in La Belle, allegedly for the tints on his side windows of his truck.
—Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
While there’s an unscented, clear option, there’s also several tints and finishes to choice 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
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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Staub shades Shurmur — D Martin Luther Staub, or Benedict Staub?—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Face & Eye Kit with the Delectables Earthy Essentials Palette features seven matte and seven shimmer shades with rich bronzes, soft taupes and beautiful golden hues that enhance every eye color.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The study’s findings are in line with existing research that paints a grim picture of the statewide housing crisis, said Carolina Reid, an associate professor of city and regional planning at UC Berkeley.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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The official police and legal record, on the other hand, paints a much more damning picture of Bolsonaro’s participation in a coup plot.—
Anthony W. Pereira,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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And in September 2018, the club got its name, Inter Miami, and its now recognizable colors, pink and black.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Van Beirendonck gravitates toward loud prints in bright colors and allusions to BDSM, whereas Van Saene makes elegant cocktail dresses for women with bow details and shrunken cardigans.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
27 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
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However, there are a few hues in particular that the fashion pros are combining with the color trend for a trendy and stylish spring 2026 look.—
Jana Ackermann,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2026
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The result is a three-dimensional effect with the interplay of light in the slits creating shifting hues.—
David Szondy
March 28,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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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
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Black Opal, stylized as BLK/OPL, makeup aims to provide high-quality makeup for those with deeper skin tones, without the high price tag.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The new look is polished but homey, done up in a Craftsman style with plenty of sleek, dark wood and rich tones of brown and gold.—
Annemarie Dooling,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Niacinamide brightens the look of dark circles, while adenosine smooths the appearance of wrinkles over time.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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Creative courage grows with practice, as a nurturing New Moon brightens your 5th House of Inspiration and encourages self-expression through personal projects or other ways of letting off steam.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Tints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tints. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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