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
Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
The Agency, the creative arm of AGI Denim, played with tints.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2024
Zak Doffman, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
These covers, whether clear or tinted, can affect visibility for traffic and tolling cameras.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Sheer Slick Lipstick offers a subtle, natural tint, for those preferring a lighter touch, at an affordable price.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
The Agency, the creative arm of AGI Denim, played with tints.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2024
Verb
As hundreds of millions of iPhone users update their devices to iOS 18, tinting their home screens and navigating their new Photos app, the reality is that this update is more about what’s missing than what has been released.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
These covers, whether clear or tinted, can affect visibility for traffic and tolling cameras.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2024
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Take cheddar, for instance — it can be found in both shades.Vox Staff, Vox, 5 Nov. 2024
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The easiest way to play with berry makeup is to do so by tinting the lips in rich grape and raspberry shades.Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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He’s finally painted the town in the colors of his mother’s desperate dreams, but there will be no verbal acknowledgment of pride to drown out her final words of hate.Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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Combining genetics with historical information and archeological evidence allows researchers to paint both a more complete and more accurate picture, and demonstrates how teamwork from different disciplines can unearth rich, complex stories.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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Trump Declines to Rule Out Reviving Family Separations During CNN Town Hall At the same time, the state had long been a destination for immigrants of color—Mexican, Filipino, and Japanese, among others—all vital to the agricultural industry that has always drawn foreign workers.Eladio B. Bobadilla / Made by History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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All creators and writers are Indigenous, Black or people of color, as is the majority of key crew.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Sometimes, traffickers stain ivory to look like wood or coat it in chocolate to make it through inspections.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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A number of the belongings appeared to be stained with blood.Tim Madigan, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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Talk with your contractor about any specific concerns various paint colors may present in your area and to get a sense of what hues may have the best durability.Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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And because these rich hues offer a statement on their own, they can be worn as a single eyeshadow and do not need to be perfected with excess shading or shadow layering.Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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Rose McGowan deliberately dyed her brown hair blonde to contrast with Neve Campbell — and chose her own wardrobe.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Orta has a collection dyed with Tannin, a natural dyestuff made from acorn shells.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2024
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The tool can modify sentences or longer sections of text to shorten or lengthen the word count, change the tone, or format it in a different way.Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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The Harris camp has been projecting a tone of confidence in the final days leading up to the general election.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Number of Shades: 14 Finishes: Matte, metallic, duo chrome Best For: With varying degrees of sparkle and shine—from iridescent gold to highly pigmented, metallic bronze—this kit adds the finishing touch to an ethereal look.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
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The palette features 12 metallics and 12 mattes, all richly pigmented and complimentary of all skin tones.Annie Blackman, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Tint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tint. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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