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
Anna Bader, Glamour, 6 Feb. 2025
The incident has gotten hundreds of comment and reactions on social media, including from some who noted the ice didn’t appear to have the blue tint associated with liquid disinfectant.
—Bradenton Herald, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2025
Sherri Gordon, Health, 3 Feb. 2025
Glossy lip products had a big moment last year, and Chang was not immune to the hype—though instead of the popular glosses and tinted balms that went viral stateside, Chang fell in love with the Korean makeup brand Amuse’s Dew Tint.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 28 Jan. 2025
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Noun
And as predicted, the tint was more orange than olive.
—Anna Bader, Glamour, 6 Feb. 2025
The incident has gotten hundreds of comment and reactions on social media, including from some who noted the ice didn’t appear to have the blue tint associated with liquid disinfectant.
—Bradenton Herald, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2025
Verb
Helps cover gray: Some dry shampoos are tinted, which can help people cover their gray hairs, especially if their hair is starting to grow out after a color treatment.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 3 Feb. 2025
Glossy lip products had a big moment last year, and Chang was not immune to the hype—though instead of the popular glosses and tinted balms that went viral stateside, Chang fell in love with the Korean makeup brand Amuse’s Dew Tint.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tint
Noun
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Stockman Products The biggest generational changes come out back in the galley, which still relies on the full-height hatch to provide plenty of shade and weather coverage overhead.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Feb. 2025
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Botanical Name: Iris reticulata Sun Exposure: Full sun, partial shade Soil Type: Nutrient-rich, well-draining Soil pH: Neutral (6.5-7.5) 07 of 11 Giant Snowdrop A bulbous perennial in the amaryllis family, Giant Snowdrops produce large, solitary white flowers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Investment banker Andriy Sirko, founding partner of SARS Capital, paints a troubling picture of the alternative to Western investment in Ukrainian weapons production.—
Tamar Jacoby,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Homes in Memoriam is a collective of artists that paints free home portraits for Los Angeles County families affected by the January wildfires.—
Jessie Schiewe,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Opt for a crisp white color palette for the flooring, walls, and ceiling to reflect natural light and give the porch a clean, timeless look.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Pansies have so much personality, with all kinds of streaks and ruffles, and an incredible color range.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2025
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Or maybe your seat cushions are sunken in or stained.—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
14 Feb. 2025
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In her home design YouTube videos, Gater frequently makes over second-hand items like hutches, tables, and cabinets by adding coats of paint or stain and replacing the hardware.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That includes a spacious owner’s suite, adorned with neutral hues and a sizable ensuite, as well as a VIP suite, complete with dramatic artwork and its own ensuite.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2025
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Its soft, plush leather has a luxury feel with an aquamarine hue similar to the trending sage green with a timeless touch.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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At the end of the day, dyeing your hair at home is no small feat.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Image After two years of being a blonde, Ms. Mulvaney dyed her hair back to brown the week before setting sail.—
Maggie Lange,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Paint firms, such as Benjamin Moore, have several categories of traditional tones for inspiration.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, Moscow has welcomed Trump's more conciliatory tone.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Though the shades are pigmented, they still can be considered neutrals that elevate the appearance of your natural lip color.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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Dior Rouge Dior Couture Color Lipstick in 846 Concorde $49 DIOR Willow Lindley, fashion market and collaborations director I’m obsessed with all things Westman Atelier and this is my favorite red lip product—the perfect shade, light but highly pigmented.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Tint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tint. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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