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
there's a bluish tinge to your lips—you must be freezing!
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as in to tint
to give color or a different color to
just slightly tinge the frosting with yellow food coloring to give it a lemony look
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Recent Examples of tinge
Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
Yet there’s a bittersweet tinge to this more communal but somewhat regimented form of domestication to accompany Cassian’s genuine physical pain over a blaster injury, sustained on some off-screen mission in the past year.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 7 May 2025
Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
The Vikings quickly made the call, and finally, as the sun fell behind the mountains and the pasture was tinged with bright pink, the family celebrated.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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Noun
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With a tinge of liquorice, this scent threads a really interesting needle.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
Yet there’s a bittersweet tinge to this more communal but somewhat regimented form of domestication to accompany Cassian’s genuine physical pain over a blaster injury, sustained on some off-screen mission in the past year.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 7 May 2025
Verb
Honduran specialty-grade coffees are known for their full-bodied flavor that is moderately sweet with juicy acidity and tinged with apricot and chocolate.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
The Vikings quickly made the call, and finally, as the sun fell behind the mountains and the pasture was tinged with bright pink, the family celebrated.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinge
Noun
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Also, if a background with bold colors is behind the glass, the light refracts off the glass menu button in a different shade.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Botanical Name: Mentha Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade Soil Type: Moist, well-draining Soil pH: Neutral 08 of 11 Petunias These colorful annuals have an unusual scent that flies seem to hate.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
Verb
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No one appeared to be in the driver’s seat, but someone appeared to be in the front passenger’s seat, while the rear windows were tinted.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
10 June 2025
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However, atmospheric conditions near the horizon at moonrise or moonset may tint the moon with a subtle orange hue.—
Kate Nalepinski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 June 2025
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Break The Pattern By Showing Up As Yourself In B2B, when everything starts to sound the same, that's your cue to break the pattern, shift the tone, challenge the format and rethink the angle.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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With charming visuals and a celebratory tone, the film offers a gentle allegory on inclusion and self-acceptance.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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President Donald Trump has painted a bleak picture of Los Angeles since protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids broke out over the weekend.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2025
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The list, which was introduced in 2020, blends both sales and streaming data to paint a picture of what humanity is listening to.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Last but not least, avoid any front door colors that are seen as too trendy, Boultier encourgaes.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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Within each of those nations, there are specific designs, colors, and intentional symbolism.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Outside, people were returning from the aid hub, mostly empty-handed, while empty flour bags stained with blood lay on the ground.—
Mohammad Jahjouh,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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The doors to several apartments on the first floor remained stained with the victims’ bloody handprints Saturday.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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The flagship of the brand is its MR-G line, which continuously evolves in its functionality, materials, hues and finishes.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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Instead of the usual green or black colorway, though, the chef decided to do up his oven in a bright-orange hue.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Related vertical video Fountain dyed ‘blood red’ as activists demand Gaza ceasefire A two-month ceasefire in Gaza that began in late January collapsed on March 18 as Israel renewed its bombardment.—
Mohammed Tawfeeq,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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Many of these applications were presented at Denim Première Vision including wool denim blends dyed with natural indigo and others printed by flowers.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
28 May 2025
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“Tinge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinge. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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