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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tint
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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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Still, even simple flourishes like multiple color options were once rare.PCMAG, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
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The crisp air and vibrant colors of the orchards create a beautiful backdrop for a leisurely day.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 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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And now the ferocious muscle car, which is finished in the marque’s trademark orange hue and signed by team driver Lando Norris, is up for auction on eBay.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
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Farrow & Ball’s Cooking Apple Green on the walls complements the floors, which are painted in the company’s warm Picture Gallery Red—a popular hue for subterranean floors of the home’s era.David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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Seeking refuge, Farrow moved to England with her second husband, André Previn, dyed her hair brown, worked at the Royal Shakespeare Company and had children.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 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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Mainardi says that the secret to balancing contemporary design with traditional chalet style is selecting materials that harmonize with the rustic materials and avoiding overly white or bright tones.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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Disputes over land, resources, and political representation often take on a sectarian tone.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 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 28 Nov. 2024.
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