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
Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
Some go on shiny and fade to a tint over several hours.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 May 2025
Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Think boulders repurposed as interior sculptures, a kitchen island of polished granite with softly curved edges, and plaster bedframes tinted with Mykonian soil.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The tint blends in nicely with my skin (a deeper shade is available, too) and adds a healthy, nongreasy glow.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
Some go on shiny and fade to a tint over several hours.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 May 2025
Verb
Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm Accurately named, these buttery tinted lip balms melt right in.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Think boulders repurposed as interior sculptures, a kitchen island of polished granite with softly curved edges, and plaster bedframes tinted with Mykonian soil.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tint
Noun
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There are fans and even a few misters especially in the ride queues, but some sun shades would be a very welcome addition.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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And because blue is a serene choice all around for a bedroom, these denim-centric shades offer a feel that’s timeless and inviting.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Sleek, flat-panel cabinets (painted in Dylan by Portola Paints) contrast with the irregular zellige tile backsplash by Zia Tile.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2025
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The company blends sales and streaming data as well as total audience impressions at radio to paint a picture of which hard rock tracks are the most popular in the U.S.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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For those looking for extra color choices—rust, purple, and green—consider Biselina’s ruffle duvet cover and shams.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 May 2025
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Light: The first and shortest boiling produces the sweetest and lightest in color molasses, with 65 percent sucrose (a type of sugar).—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Then, once completed, pasting begins, where mud from the henna plant is placed atop the area to stain.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
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Plus, the matte, two-tone color scheme helps resist staining, maintaining the spoons' stylish appeal over time.—
Toby Rose,
Parents,
22 May 2025
Noun
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For the night, the daughter of Michael Jackson wore a tonal brown look with notes of amber honey hues for sartorial synergy.—
Mikelle Street,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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That was 38 years ago this month, and the lipstick hue the makeup artist chose that fateful day has remained a constant in her makeup routine ever since.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
Verb
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It was dyed pink, and had blue tufts on each corner.—
Sam Kean,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2025
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Fellow Oscar winner and close friend Clooney dyed his famous silver strands brunette for his Broadway debut in the stage production of Good Night, and Good Luck.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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But the tone and the mood of the room and the lighting is very strong and dramatic.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
29 May 2025
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Spring Cascade channels the romantic gardens of Provence with soft pink, purple, and green tones that feel grounded in nature but delicately styled.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Today’s formulas are finely milled, baked, buildable, and richly pigmented.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 May 2025
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This lightweight closure mimics your scalp more precisely, no matter how light or deeply pigmented the skin tone, to achieve the most accurate replica of your own scalp.—
Gabrielle Nicole Pharms,
StyleCaster,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Tint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tint. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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