as in shade
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 to paint
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 tint
Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2025
Frankel opted to bronze and highlight nearly her entire body with the glowy tint, achieving a sunless-tan effect that emphasized her washboard abs and toned arms.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025
Totality, when the moon will be tinted a coppery red, begins at 11:26pm Thursday and ends at 12:31am.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
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Noun
With all these subjects — Rent, this neighborhood, and Larson in general — a rosy tint is inevitable, especially given the circumstances of his life.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2025
Frankel opted to bronze and highlight nearly her entire body with the glowy tint, achieving a sunless-tan effect that emphasized her washboard abs and toned arms.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Verb
The brand makes that too: Elta MD tinted sunscreen.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025
Totality, when the moon will be tinted a coppery red, begins at 11:26pm Thursday and ends at 12:31am.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tint
Noun
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Hope: Ultimately, the protests suggest the possibility that, eventually, an overwhelming majority of Palestinians will never again allow themselves to be ruled by revanchist tyrants of any shade.—
Bret Stephens,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Her love of the shade doesn't just date back to Wicked's release, though.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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To complete her look, Beyoncé painted her nails blue and accessorized with minimal jewelry.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Experimental Revolution List, known for his pioneering work in behavioral economics, painted a nuanced picture of AI's role in scientific experimentation.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These paintings, with their bold color and crisp columnar forms, previously served as a sorbet course amid the Baroque chiaroscuro.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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The TVs come in a variety of colors, though the second-gen model choices amount to just three: Volcanic Grey, Arctic Silver and Atlantic Blue.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Its players are turncoats whose legacies are forever stained.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2025
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Be careful and don’t use it every wash because these products can stain your hair with a pink or lavender tint.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Glasses’ collection features three color stories, neutral tones inspired by the siblings’ homeland; the red and black hues recalling Navajo dyeing techniques, and indigo.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Designers share decorating tips and advice for adding this springy, bold hue to your home decor.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In February Brown dyed her hair from golden brown to platinum blonde and began emulating the voluminous hairstyles of ’90s icons like Pamela Anderson and Jessica Simpson, with the red carpet outfits to match.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
26 Mar. 2025
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The other featured a trio of lamb, chicken, and prawns, the last dyed a near-neon pink with paprika.—
Hannah Goldfield,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, flowering branches are embroidered on pale sheer chiffon tunics in watery pastel tones.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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In contrast, reformist newspapers struck a more optimistic tone.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This TikTok favorite is intensely pigmented and stays put through whatever—no transfer, smudging, or dusting involved.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
21 Feb. 2025
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It’s richly pigmented with the perfect matte finish, and as far as reds go, American Doll is it.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Tint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tint. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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