as in shades
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 tints
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 tinges
Adam Graham,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
Stems and leaves take on deep red tinges in the fall.
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Erica Browne Grivas,
Midwest Living,
4 May 2026
Anna, who lives in the now in many ways, doesn’t appear to feel resentment about this; Emily clearly has tinges of guilt.
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Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
Anderson’s bleached hair was blown and teased away from her forehead, with tinges of pink poking through.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
12 Jan. 2026
That’s why the best purple shampoos are a necessary first step in your hair-care routine, helping keep your texture healthy and preventing those pesky yellow and orange tinges from dulling your shine.
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Austen Tosone,
Glamour,
17 Nov. 2025
The result is transportive and layered, full of woods, smoke, herbal tinges, and a distant campfire on a crisp fall evening.
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Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
The tinges of regret over What Might Have Been for him tremble just beneath his and the movie’s surface.
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Adam Graham,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
Stems and leaves take on deep red tinges in the fall.
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Erica Browne Grivas,
Midwest Living,
4 May 2026
Anna, who lives in the now in many ways, doesn’t appear to feel resentment about this; Emily clearly has tinges of guilt.
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Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
Anderson’s bleached hair was blown and teased away from her forehead, with tinges of pink poking through.
—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
12 Jan. 2026
That’s why the best purple shampoos are a necessary first step in your hair-care routine, helping keep your texture healthy and preventing those pesky yellow and orange tinges from dulling your shine.
—
Austen Tosone,
Glamour,
17 Nov. 2025
The result is transportive and layered, full of woods, smoke, herbal tinges, and a distant campfire on a crisp fall evening.
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Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
Bake in oven at 375 degrees for around 20 to 23 minutes on average, or until the slightest amount of golden color tinges the tops.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinges
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Sculptures and paintings by local artists are sprinkled throughout the 18 rooms, which are swathed in pastel shades like apricot and mint, reminiscent of the artwork and architecture in Emirdag’s other home in the South of France.
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Having a wide array of Tinted Moisturizer and Secret Camouflage shades right at my fingertips completely took the guesswork out of putting together this routine.
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Turmeric tints the cream an almost glowing gold, and a heap of sharp white cheddar melts straight into the mix, giving it both body and tang.
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Anyone who tints or colors their hair knows all about this.
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The most common cat colors are orange, black, cream or gray, but cats can come in unique hues, such as chocolate or lilac.
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Available in 15 colors, the formula contains antioxidant vitamin C to prevent free radical damage, and features a convenient sponge applicator for smooth, precise application.
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The Harris Poll, conducted between June 17–22, paints a picture of a fandom economy splitting in two.
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But Braithwaite’s wry, wonderful novel paints a world where violent men are dealt with…sometimes by a certain sister.
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Grab this gorgeous burgundy color or opt for five other options, including animal print and neutral tones.
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The accommodations strike a balance between rustic and refined, with neutral tones and natural materials that call back to the estate’s heritage while offering guests an atmosphere of refined comfort.
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When that protective finish gets damaged, the toilet actually stains easier and is harder to keep clean over time.
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What Sacks doesn’t get is that by financing and diplomatically supporting Israel, our country makes the crimes of the Israeli government possible, which stains America’s reputation in the world and drains our Treasury.
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The fabric in the collection—dubbed Vitalife—was created in shades ranging from pastels to deeper hues like a rust red.
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Find seven frosted glass nail ideas that range from Popsicle-stained to iced matcha hues, ahead.
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The brand uses tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, a gentle, stabilized form of vitamin C that brightens and protects against premature aging.
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The lemon juice brightens the peaches and helps slow browning, a method also recommended for freezing peaches.
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“Tinges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinges. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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