TINT Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈtint

Definition of tint

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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achromatism

tint

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verb

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

Noun

Turay’s glassy guitar licks have a Metheny-ish tint to them, while Bemis opts to ride quick, slinky rhythms rather than abusing his crash cymbal. — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026 Raffles Hotel Le Royal is one such place, where, with a tint of the Wes Anderson, your weighty key is taken and placed in the pigeon holes of the past. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026

Verb

Designers say newer styles lean more sculptural and layered, with softer silhouettes, oversized proportions, and tinted and thicker glass. — Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026 If the plain look doesn’t appeal to you, the front plate of the glasses pops off, tinted lenses and all, and can be replaced by a variety of accessory plates that radically change the aesthetic. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tint

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Noun

Following the consolidation, the production capacity for Inpro’s shower curtains, cubicle curtains and roller shades was expected to increase, the company’s 2024 statement said.

— Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
With the synthetic turf, there’s no concern about the shade from the existing tree canopy and playing conditions will be consistent.

— Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of shade

Noun

There is at the same time just the one Garmin Cirqa, and four color options for it.

— Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
All fruits and vegetables provide micronutrients and antioxidants, but those that are darker and richer in color have higher concentrations of these anti-inflammatory compounds.

— Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 21 July 2026

Definition of color

Noun

That brighter hue can be spotted in the lacquered hour and minute hands as well as the central chronograph’s seconds hand and the date disc, while white comes into play on the dial and the minutes track.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 July 2026
That's followed just two weeks later with a spectacular lunar eclipse that sees the moon fall deep into our planet's shadow, painting it a rusty-orange hue, weather permitting.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of hue

Verb

The silk taffeta dress was specially woven and dyed ivory and featured a ruffled collar, puffed sleeves, voluminous skirt and, perhaps most notably, a dramatic 25-foot train and 153-yard tulle veil.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Young women cut and dyed their hair, believing that the killer was targeting people with long, dark locks.

— Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of dye

Noun

So much so, a conversation could become unnecessarily complicated as a result of everyone reacting to the tone, instead of the context.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
With gameplay systems, mechanics, controls, and visuals fully rebuilt on Unreal Engine 5, The Coalition aims to deliver the ultimate Gears of War experience with E-Day, and at least the atmosphere and tone seem pitch-perfect.

— Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of tone

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