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
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
Two years after his exit from Carolina to become GM and president of hockey operations in Columbus, Waddell absolutely has a tinge of pride to see his old team get to the final.
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Pierre Lebrun,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
If your dog’s panting is accompanied by episodes of collapse, pale or blue-tinged gums, inability to walk, vomiting, or not eating, take it to an emergency clinic immediately.
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Noun
The yellow tinge in the sclera of her eyes suggests a liver issue and that too is consistent with the bloodwork.
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Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
Two years after his exit from Carolina to become GM and president of hockey operations in Columbus, Waddell absolutely has a tinge of pride to see his old team get to the final.
—
Pierre Lebrun,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
The air, tinged with the scent of Sol de Janeiro, was still as the girls waited for answers.
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Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
If your dog’s panting is accompanied by episodes of collapse, pale or blue-tinged gums, inability to walk, vomiting, or not eating, take it to an emergency clinic immediately.
—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinge
Noun
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Along with the main shades in the lineup, there are seven color-correcting options that neutralize, brighten, and leave skin looking more refined.
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The only figure, man or woman, not shown wearing identical American-flag blue is the poet Phillis Wheatley, who wears a pastel shade and who also happens to be the only Black person featured in the gallery.
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The structural glazing is cleverly integrated into the hull and superstructure, with each pane of glass uniquely shaped and tinted to blend seamlessly with the steel and aluminum.
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Older adults made their beds or sat in a common area near windows of frosted glass, tinted for privacy from onlookers.
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April 20 – May 20 Taurus, your presence sets the tone today.
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Sandlin setting the tone was huge.
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To add interest and frame the berries, the index and pinky nails are painted in pink-and-white checkers.
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Mamdani sought to paint a picture of division in the country as a tool of the rich and powerful.
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And when Pawlak woke up the next day, the sun was high in the sky and the ocean was the color of dark blue Gatorade.
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Ironically, though, her flushed and rosy cheeks were created with two shades of the Beauty Pie Supercheek Cream Blush — one of which was in her iconic color palette, while the other was actually — gasp!
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Semi-sheer, marbled accent nails look like they’ve been stained with blackberry juice.
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Dressing up for warmer weather can be a challenge since plush fabrics like silk can easily stain and aren’t as breathable.
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While warm, earthy walls create a harmonious look, cooler hues, such as soft blues and grays, add a refreshing contrast.
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Researchers recently visualized a set of images across a spectrum of red, white, and blue hues compiled by the Chandra X-ray Observatory as well as the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
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Story’s groomer didn’t dye his whole body—just the puffy fur around his ankles, ears, and the tip of his tail, which fades from violet to a soft lavender like something out of a watercolor painting.
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Thanks to Arianne Phillips, our costume designer, who dyed my blouse to match the walls perfectly.
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“Tinge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinge. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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