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
there's a bluish tinge to your lips—you must be freezing!
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as in to tint
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 tinge
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024
The event had a party atmosphere with a nerdy tinge.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2024
It’s tinged with so many other feelings, like disappointment and shock and heartbreak.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The new launch builds upon The Pioneer Woman’s existing collection, and the new items all feature a rustic design with a tinge of vintage flair.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024
The event had a party atmosphere with a nerdy tinge.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
But the Ailey company’s encampment at City Center this year (through Jan. 5) is tinged with sadness, because Judith Jamison died in November.
—The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2024
It’s tinged with so many other feelings, like disappointment and shock and heartbreak.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinge
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Shop them in a variety of shades, from classic blue and washed black to white and more.Talia Abbas, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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Among the best hair colors to try in 2025, platinum hair color stands out as one of the boldest and most transformative shades there is.Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2025
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The prosecutor Alice Holloway noted that in 2023, Stormzy had previously admitted to driving a Lamborghini Urus that had front windows illegally tinted to only 4% light transmission, violating the 70% requirement.Thomas Smith, Billboard, 2 Jan. 2025
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The truck windows were tinted, which police say explains why two days passed before the bodies were discovered.Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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The Kings showed out on national TV, but the game got off to a slow start with both teams setting a defensive tone in the opening minutes.Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
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The Senate is heading toward a final vote on legislation that would give states the power to challenge federal immigration policies and require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes, setting a new tone on immigration as Donald Trump enters the White House.Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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The film goes out of its way to paint him as a man of the people, who rides the subway and eats at inexpensive cafes rather than living in the lap of luxury like many of his peers.James Marsh, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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Every time Freedom Caucus members gum up the works for Republicans, Jeffries is able to paint it as Republican ineptitude rather than having to answer questions about Democratic obstruction.Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
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The birdcage name comes from the sturdy frame design that has a woodgrain color, making this a great piece for anyone leaning into neutrals in their home or who wants to add a timeless piece to their living room or bedroom.Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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Broad-leaved and needled evergreen shrubs are the workhorses of winter, providing enduring structure and color.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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The clay could have been put onto the bone directly, or the bone could have been held in a cloth already stained with red ochre.Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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The assault permanently stained Yarrow's reputation, particularly in the #MeToo era, as he was regularly disinvited from events once his name became known as a performing guest.Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Dining rooms and home offices are being given a makeover with shades of emerald and forest hues.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Walmart’s new branding is a combination of its True Blue and Spark Yellow hues — the colors are consistent but have been slightly spruced up.Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
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Schwimmer's ex-wife Buckman has also shared that their daughter loves experimenting with her style, including dyeing her hair different colors like blue and pink, and even shaving her head.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Artisans aged and dyed the costumes over and over again, relentlessly pursuing verisimilitude in all things.Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Tinge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinge. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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