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
Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
Hot Cocoa is perfect for this season with its warm chocolaty tint.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
The cyanobacteria that tint the lakes red and orange during the dry season provide a rich, albeit toxic, food source.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Infused with hyaluronic acid, its sheer tint helps even out skin tone while giving you a natural radiance.
—Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
Hot Cocoa is perfect for this season with its warm chocolaty tint.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
Holmes accessorized with her sepia tinted aviators and a black beanie à la Timothée Chalamet à la Bob Dylan.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
The cyanobacteria that tint the lakes red and orange during the dry season provide a rich, albeit toxic, food source.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Shop them in a variety of shades, from classic blue and washed black to white and more.Talia Abbas, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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In one photo, he is seen alongside Grande and Erivo, wearing their costumes (and some cool shades) as Elphaba, Glinda and Boq.Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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The film goes out of its way to paint him as a man of the people, who rides the subway and eats at inexpensive cafes rather than living in the lap of luxury like many of his peers.James Marsh, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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Every time Freedom Caucus members gum up the works for Republicans, Jeffries is able to paint it as Republican ineptitude rather than having to answer questions about Democratic obstruction.Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
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The birdcage name comes from the sturdy frame design that has a woodgrain color, making this a great piece for anyone leaning into neutrals in their home or who wants to add a timeless piece to their living room or bedroom.Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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Broad-leaved and needled evergreen shrubs are the workhorses of winter, providing enduring structure and color.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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The clay could have been put onto the bone directly, or the bone could have been held in a cloth already stained with red ochre.Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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The assault permanently stained Yarrow's reputation, particularly in the #MeToo era, as he was regularly disinvited from events once his name became known as a performing guest.Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Dining rooms and home offices are being given a makeover with shades of emerald and forest hues.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Walmart’s new branding is a combination of its True Blue and Spark Yellow hues — the colors are consistent but have been slightly spruced up.Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
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Schwimmer's ex-wife Buckman has also shared that their daughter loves experimenting with her style, including dyeing her hair different colors like blue and pink, and even shaving her head.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Artisans aged and dyed the costumes over and over again, relentlessly pursuing verisimilitude in all things.Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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This gentle yet effective retinol treatment works wonders for smoothing skin texture and evening out tone, while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on your hands.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
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The Kings showed out on national TV, but the game got off to a slow start with both teams setting a defensive tone in the opening minutes.Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
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The formula is pigmented but has an undetectable, skinlike finish.Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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In each palette, shades are highly pigmented and meticulously selected.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Tint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tint. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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