tints 1 of 2

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

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tints

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verb

present tense third-person singular of tint

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Recent Examples of tints
Noun
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 To celebrate the partnership with Sephora, the brand has brought back its limited-edition Peptide Lip permanently in tints of Strawberry Glaze, Salty Tan and Jelly Bean. Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025 Once the trees store the chlorophyll, leaves are left with other chemicals that give them the tints of red, orange, and purple, known as fall colors. Saleen Martin, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025 Buyers can only choose body colors and leather tints. New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025 The legislation also prohibits red or yellow tints. Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025 Instead of classic fruity flavors, Glossier cooked up a lip balm with Magnolia Bakery and Tarte joined forces with Dunkin' on lip tints. Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025 These aren’t your run-of-the-mill wimpy tints. Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025 While most tints are dark, and meant to keep light out, there are tints on the market that reflect light. Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 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
  • Roses had begun to bloom along the fence in four different shades.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Roller shades are a single piece of material that rolls in and out of a tube when pulled up and down over a window.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Fine Clothes paints a picture of the racist working conditions of Jim Crow America.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Clooney’s Jay is reflective and regretful about the choices he’s made throughout his career — which have left his adult children feeling abandoned and neglected — but the film seldom paints him as cruel or even all that foolish.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The set is available in 19 colors, including a rich clay shade ideal for autumn.
    Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Sunset Stripes and Suedes The Axon sweater dress is core to the brand, updated each season in new shades of melting colors.
    Madeline Fass, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Blood still regularly stains the floors of the Coliseum’s rings.
    Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The full foliage on this fake tree includes realistic needles in blue-green and silvery hues paired with light brown stems, just like an authentic Blue Spruce.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Embrace the rich hues of brown, black, copper, and umber for unique seasonal charm.
    Benjamin Vogt, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Set against a backdrop of ivory and sand tones, the elegant furnishings employ elevated silhouettes and textured fabrics, while the cobalt blue chef’s kitchen brings an unexpected vibrancy to the open-living layout.
    Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2025
  • To achieve professional-looking velvet nails, keep in mind that the most intense tones (such as reds, greens, or blues amplify the depth), while in soft colors like gray, beige or powdered pink, the texture becomes more discreet but just as elegant.
    Laura Solla, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Adding whole lemons slices to a classic midnight pasta brightens the dish, giving it a juicy tang to all the salty, savory flavors in the pan.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Ylang-ylang delivers antioxidant-rich radiance, while pure niacinamide brightens and refines texture.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Oct. 2025

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“Tints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tints. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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