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
her eyes have a greenish tint
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as in paints
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 tints
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The best Korean lip tints are—and have been—at the top of their game, and as a beauty editor who almost exclusively wears them, this story practically writes itself.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 19 Mar. 2026
This manicure has a mix of moss green shades and lighter beige tints that mimic nature's landscape.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Dirty tints were strong, seen on everything from baggy barrel-leg jeans to rugged bomber jackets.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
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
Plus, the shade range recently doubled—so there’s plenty of tints with subtle shimmer to choose from.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
The moon will still be visible but appear several shades darker sporting dramatic orange or pink tints.
—Dean Regas, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
Anyone who tints or colors their hair knows all about this.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
From masks to serums, balms, tints and exfoliators, lips have never felt or looked so good.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The best Korean lip tints are—and have been—at the top of their game, and as a beauty editor who almost exclusively wears them, this story practically writes itself.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 19 Mar. 2026
This manicure has a mix of moss green shades and lighter beige tints that mimic nature's landscape.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Dirty tints were strong, seen on everything from baggy barrel-leg jeans to rugged bomber jackets.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
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
Plus, the shade range recently doubled—so there’s plenty of tints with subtle shimmer to choose from.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
The moon will still be visible but appear several shades darker sporting dramatic orange or pink tints.
—Dean Regas, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
Anyone who tints or colors their hair knows all about this.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tints
Noun
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The video shows two Dallas police officers holding the man, wearing a hat and shades, with half of his face covered in a mask, against a wall on the side of the street.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Light shades such as pastel or lime green add lightness, while deeper colors like bottle green or forest green give the outfit structure.—
Jana Ackermann,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And this paints a very clear picture of what the future will look like for both Beatrice and Eugenie.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Apr. 2026
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The indictment paints this picture of you as the kingpin of this operation who helped structure how victims were targeted and how money was made.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Organizers passed out white candles and orange and red roses to the crowd on the lawn, filled with the colors orange and green, Metayer Bowen’s favorite colors and the colors of her alma mater Florida A&M University.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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The colors include Diresul Fiber-Teak (brown), Diresul Fiber-Slate (blue-gray) and Diresul Fiber-Graphite (dark gray)—echoing the growing demand for wearable neutrals.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Every failure of the state now stains the turban as well as the uniform.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In less than 10 minutes, a wooden bridge deposits us on the doorstep of a cinematic landscape that unfurls into a seemingly endless patchwork of rolling hills and glens in hues of umber, cinnamon, and ochre, flanked by mountains standing sentinel on either side.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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This smoky color adds dimension with cool hues.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This information is conveyed by a hilariously avant-garde Poulter, playing the store’s manager, who dyes his hair to match each monochromatic scheme and hides his nefariousness behind a company policy that requires techno music to be played at maximum volume at all times.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 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
Noun
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Hundreds of monarch butterflies are painted across the translucent panels, and when sunlight shines through, the structure glows in rich amber tones.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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For years, buyers leaned toward neutral tones because they were seen as safer investments.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Vegan green curry, made with apples, coconut milk and a bit of miso — though more Thai than Japanese in palate — brightens roasted cauliflower ($18).—
Cesar Hernandez,
San Francisco Chronicle,
27 Mar. 2026
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This serum is packed with 15% vitamin C and a barrier boost complex that brightens, firms and supports collagen.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Tints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tints. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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