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
Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The scent is pleasant, but not overpowering, and the tint is subtle (intentionally so, not in an underwhelming way).
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Instead of just a standard pergola that blocks some sun, for example, homeowners are increasingly looking to tinted and louvered roofs, oversized ceiling fans for air flow and retractable screens.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Arrested, detained Rogelio had just left for work on June 25 of last year when he was pulled over by the Hendry County Police Department in La Belle, allegedly for the tints on his side windows of his truck.
—Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The scent is pleasant, but not overpowering, and the tint is subtle (intentionally so, not in an underwhelming way).
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
Only light from Earth’s atmosphere reaches the moon, which can tint the moon reddish with light reflected from sunsets and sunrises on Earth.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Instead of just a standard pergola that blocks some sun, for example, homeowners are increasingly looking to tinted and louvered roofs, oversized ceiling fans for air flow and retractable screens.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tint
Noun
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Interiors skew minimal and elemental (raw wood, concrete, metal) and spotlight a muted palette of sand and dusty olive green; shades that pull from the sunbaked landscape dotted with palms and agaves.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Wine and Dine shade (a berry blush) is my favorite on my medium to tan skin tone.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The current and former officials, some of whom asked for anonymity to discuss sensitive internal matters during an active conflict, paint a portrait of an understaffed government workforce struggling to execute the president's agenda.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Years in the making At the center of the prosecution is a sweeping federal indictment that paints a stark picture of Venezuela’s upper echelons of power, alleging that for more than two decades the country’s leadership turned the machinery of the state into a vehicle for narcotics trafficking.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The mural, along with several posters of the same color, also appeared around the city, causing fans on social media to go into a frenzy of excitement and wonder what exactly was going on.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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The rooms have modern amenities including an extensive pillow menu but the muted colors, art and old wood furniture lend a specific character.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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No more worrying about whether my teeth are wine-stained at dinner and no reason to feel guilty about that second (or third) espresso hit.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Then the wood must dry, then be sanded, stained and carved.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As the vast landscape spread out below, filled with roaming herds and golden hues, our guest popped the question—creating a moment both magical and unforgettable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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To honor the holiday's signature green hue, Kate donned a forest green hat with a bow, slightly tipped to the side.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As members of the plumbers' union, Local 130, plowed through the Chicago River, dyeing it a glowing green, thousands lined Wacker Drive and the bridges to catch a glimpse of how the process is done.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Leave a few eggs partially dyed and then cover just the colored part with glitter for a cool effect.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Does the brand offer a wide shade range inclusive of consumers with all skin tones and undertones?—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
15 Mar. 2026
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If emotions surge, pause to write thoughts before speaking, then return with a softer tone so both sides feel heard and respected.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The end result is a just-kissed look that's pigmented in the center and sheer around the edges.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
12 Feb. 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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“Tint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tint. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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