tinting

noun

tint·​ing ˈtin-tiŋ How to pronounce tinting (audio)
1
: the act or process of one that tints
2
: the engraved or colored tint produced by tinting

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The creative firm also showed designs with layers of effects like laser drilling, tinting and surface applications like embroidery. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2024 TikTok has become a hub celebrating and promoting the latest beauty trends, from blush draping and lip tinting to smoothie recipes for skin care—and Sephora is in on it. Alexa Mikhail, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024 Are the window tinting laws the same across counties? Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2024 The nourishing, tinting, and never-sticky lippie doles out unbeatable shine and moisture. Sarah Han and Annie Blackman, Allure, 14 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tinting 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tinting was circa 1841

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“Tinting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tinting. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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