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
Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 19 Mar. 2025
Think of cherry cola as red hair, but with an edge with its deep burgundy and or red wine tint to dark hair, a la Dua Lipa.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
The brand makes that too: Elta MD tinted sunscreen.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Our editors love this gel-cream moisturizer's cooling, skin-soothing texture and redness-neutralizing tint.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 19 Mar. 2025
Think of cherry cola as red hair, but with an edge with its deep burgundy and or red wine tint to dark hair, a la Dua Lipa.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
Only light from Earth’s atmosphere reaches the moon, which can tint the moon reddish with light reflected from sunsets and sunrises on Earth.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
The brand makes that too: Elta MD tinted sunscreen.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tint
Noun
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Keep reading to learn about the four main paint shades that pros would rather not see in a hallway, and why.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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The ornate design will look great will all your suitcase mainstays, plus shoppers have their choice of seven springy shades, from red to sage green.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In addition, fans are excited to pick up official miniatures to paint and portray desperate battles between humans and Xenomorphs on the table top.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Include a beginner's guide to painting to encourage new techniques.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Research on atopic dermatitis, the most common type of eczema, suggests that people of color, including South Asian individuals like Roy, as well as Black and Latinx folks, may have more severe and persistent eczema.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Allure,
18 Apr. 2025
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The darker the color, the more likely an area is to experience unseasonably warm weather.—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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If Bonhoeffer’s example is used to justify more far-right Christian violence in America, that would be another tragedy — and a cruel irony that would stain the legacy of a man who gave up everything to confront a tyrant.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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Pérez's manager, Enrique Paulino, spoke to reporters at the scene, his shirt stained with blood.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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This pick comes in three hues and three SPF levels.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
20 Apr. 2025
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Neutrals and baby pinks were the resounding winners when our readers were asked for their go-to hues.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Or dye just the ends of the hair as a way to protect the scalp from exposure to chemicals.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
21 Apr. 2025
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Onions can be dyed just as potatoes can be, as long as the harder, outer layers are removed first.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 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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The few details revealed in the trailer suggest that the first season, at least, will draw heavily from All Systems Red and will have a lighter tone.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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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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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“Tint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tint. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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