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
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
Once that was completed, the duo agreed on their first decorative order of business: to hire a local plaster specialist, someone known for creating lovely custom tints applied by hand on site.
—Paola Singer, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2024
Thomas Smith, Billboard, 2 Jan. 2025
The truck windows were tinted, which police say explains why two days passed before the bodies were discovered.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Available in nine vibrant shades—from a rich berry to a classic Chanel red—this balm imparts a sheer buttery tint to the lips and cheeks with ease.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
Once that was completed, the duo agreed on their first decorative order of business: to hire a local plaster specialist, someone known for creating lovely custom tints applied by hand on site.
—Paola Singer, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
The prosecutor Alice Holloway noted that in 2023, Stormzy had previously admitted to driving a Lamborghini Urus that had front windows illegally tinted to only 4% light transmission, violating the 70% requirement.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 2 Jan. 2025
The truck windows were tinted, which police say explains why two days passed before the bodies were discovered.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tint
Noun
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For spring 2025, the edgy essential is back and in shades other than jet black.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
31 Jan. 2025
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Those products include a Colour Correcting Serum, which comes in six shades and refines pores with rosebay willowherb extract, as well as a Kazanlak rose complex that focuses on texture and firmness.—
James Manso,
WWD,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The vintage industrial interior has been painted a vivid vermilion, marine memorabilia hangs on the walls and those photos of fishing boats and crews — those are owner John Schnaubelt’s family.—
John Metcalfe,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Trump’s outsize presence in this scene is incarnated by the Trump International Hotel and Tower, which Fassler boldly painted in shades of black and blue.—
Mara Hoberman,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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Of the 67 filmmakers invited to screen their documentaries at the fest, 34 self-identify as women or nonbinary, and 31 self-identify as people of color.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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Some of these programs, for instance, give students of color more opportunity to attend higher education.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Wear gloves while cleaning or handling chemicals (such as formaldehyde) that could cause reactions or staining in the nails. Perform regular maintenance on manicures.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2025
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After slicing and staining their samples, the researchers then slid them under a microscope to measure their growth rings, as well as their blue rings.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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In this corner of the world, traditional attires are inherently bright, but the filmmakers boost their impact by conceiving the images to look unassumingly radiant in the way hues mingle in the frame.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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However, the varying hues along the spectrum of solitude stretch from intense (alone in a cabin in the woods, lacking even your phone) to being alone but having some kind of engagement with others (spending a solitary afternoon watching cooking videos or reading blog posts).—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Additionally, the Speedy appeared in an indigo blue edition dyed according to Japanese tradition, and a golden edition with a white monogram was created to evoke kinsugi pottery.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
22 Jan. 2025
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Fruit cocktails: Some common brands of canned or packaged fruit medleys use cherries dyed with Red 3.—
Becky Upham,
EverydayHealth.com,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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That intro establishes a mildly mysterious tone for a piece about a familiar conundrum.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2025
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Parton added a contrasting tone, wearing a white jacket with three-quarter length sleeves, sharp lapels, a plunging neckline and gold button accents on the cuffs and running down the front placket atop a bow detailing at the base of the piece.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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 8 Feb. 2025.
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