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
Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Kaeding describes a cherry mocha as a shade that has a deep red or copper tint, but with a brunette base.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
Each best-selling product adds a sheer, barely-there tint for a natural-looking sheen that’s subtle yet impactful.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025
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Noun
In drug overdoses, skin color changes are often caused by cyanosis — low blood oxygen levels that can produce a blue or purple tint to the skin, lips and nails — according to the Cleveland Clinic.
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Enter hometown architect Jeanne Gang, whose undulating, 101-story skyscraper has glass windows tinted in varying degrees of blue to catch the shimmer of the surrounding water and sky.
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Available in 10 wear-with-anything shades, including black, army green, and brown, the shacket has earned praise from shoppers who call out its high-quality construction and trendy yet comfortable design in their reviews.—
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For more swoon-worthy savings, look no further than the Sam Edelman Women’s Talia Slip-on Shoes, which are a breeze to get on thanks to adjustable velcro straps, and also come in a vacation-ready French Burgundy shade.—
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Pedro had painted the model in bright colors—red, blue, and yellow—and the circular ballet of the trio against the green jungle didn’t feel out of place; rather, the birds seemed to enjoy the homage being paid to them.—
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Doig is an avid skier and a hockey fan, and often paints alpine scenes.—
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From color-coding to elaborate labeling systems, the videos are addictive to watch and often go viral for their satisfying aesthetics (or, in some cases, ASMR).—
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These durable, waterproof luggage sleeves fit squarely over your suitcase in order to protect its shell from scuffs, bumps, and scrapes, all while allowing the color of your luggage to show through.—
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This mixture attacks stains a bit stronger than the water solution.—
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While new doors can cost anywhere from several hundred to thousands of dollars, staining, painting, and weather stripping can be done for under $150, according to O'Reilly.—
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The Fisoew Oversized Sweatshirt Dress comes in great winter colors like burgundy, black, and navy, which can help bridge the gap between summer brights and darker winter hues.—
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The exceptionally cozy Softstream High-rise Pants are a rare 46 percent off and come in six eye-catching winter hues, while the ultra-packable Dance Studio Mid-rise Joggers are under $50 and feature a two-way stretch for comfort at any angle.—
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As is tradition on the third day of the Sydney Test, also known as the Pink Test, people wore pink shirts, dresses, hats, suits or even dyed their hair to show support for the McGrath Foundation.—
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Another student describes making algae yarn over winter break, boiling and dyeing it in her kitchen.—
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The system adapts to tone and intent without forcing app switching or blank-page starts.—
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Scott says these tones work beautifully across both flooring and wall surfaces, and create seamless, layered interiors that feel grounded and connected to nature.—
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Even better, the mattes are richly pigmented and easy to blend, so there's none of that dry, crumbly fallout.—
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Pros: Highly pigmented; flattering colors; doesn’t transfer Cons: Becomes drying after a few hours; gloss fades quickly; feels sticky upon initial application The investment lipstick, if ever there was one, this twofer offers one side of creamy lip color, and one side of high-shine gloss.—
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“Tint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tint. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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