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
Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
Verlander and Scherzer crossed paths twice, pitching on the same staffs with the Detroit Tigers and a short tint with the Mets before both were traded.
—Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
The primer will be tinted with a small amount of color pigment to approximate the paint color.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Hard water is water that contains naturally occurring minerals that can cling to and stain porcelain surfaces (like your toilet bowl’s waterline), often with a reddish or brown tint.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
Verlander and Scherzer crossed paths twice, pitching on the same staffs with the Detroit Tigers and a short tint with the Mets before both were traded.
—Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
Plus, check out Jennifer Aniston’s go-to tinted serum and other shopper-favorite OneSkin products, below.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
The primer will be tinted with a small amount of color pigment to approximate the paint color.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tint
Noun
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The rich brown shade imparts barely-noticeable color that subtly brightens my gaze, while lifting and separating each lash with just a few swipes.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2026
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Bieber attended the 68th Grammy Awards wearing a manicure that matched her lip combo perfectly—and required a combination of four iconic shades to achieve.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The movie plunks us down at Mar-a-Lago, where Melania struts out the door and into the back of an SUV, which will take her to the red-white-and-blue private plane painted with the word TRUMP that’s waiting for her at the airport.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
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The same brush painted the bleak picture for both schools.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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Splashes of color set against those deep charcoal neutrals can introduce some cheer for those who favor dopamine decor.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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For the brightest color, look for a pale golden honey.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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His house in Minneapolis sits between two neighborhoods stained by bloodshed where Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti were killed by federal immigration officers during a surge of immigration enforcement that has ignited outrage and protests across the country.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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The shrine is Canton is demeaned and the Class of ‘26 stained.—
Greg Cote
February 1,
Miami Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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The amber hue of the beaded chokers acts as a neutral color against the lapis-blue top, emulating a similar warmth to the yellow-gold pendant to tie the accessories together.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
3 Feb. 2026
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White cake mix is flavored with plenty of fresh lemon zest and juice while the icing gets its' soft pink hue and strawberry flavor from strawberry jam.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When John commands Cal to cut his long hair, Cal rebels by dyeing it platinum and trimming it into a chin-length bob.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Colored smoke, such as the green plumes, are typically only colorful due to a chemical that dyes the smoke and is not considered more dangerous.—
Minneapolis Star Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The deaths of Pretti and Renee Good have transformed the national conversation on immigration enforcement and appear to have driven a tone shift from the White House in recent days.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Both note that chunky flakes, micro-glitter, and everything in-between are becoming increasingly popular, especially when paired with rich tones like plum, according to Shtanhei.—
Jennifer Hussein,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Even better, the mattes are richly pigmented and easy to blend, so there's none of that dry, crumbly fallout.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
19 Dec. 2025
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Pros: Highly pigmented; flattering colors; doesn’t transfer Cons: Becomes drying after a few hours; gloss fades quickly; feels sticky upon initial application The investment lipstick, if ever there was one, this twofer offers one side of creamy lip color, and one side of high-shine gloss.—
Shalwah Evans,
Glamour,
15 Dec. 2025
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“Tint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tint. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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