as in shades
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 paints
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 tints
Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
In October, its Moringa Lip Salve became available in two tints—Sister Wife and Jollof—serving as the brand’s first extension into color cosmetics.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
The skin care and makeup brand thus replaced the existing tints and treatments in August.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
The priming serum is available in three tints—Bronze Aura, Golden Aura, and Moonstone Aura—that are all inspired by different stones.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
Once the trees store the chlorophyll, leaves are left with other chemicals that give them the tints of red, orange, and purple, known as fall colors.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Buyers can only choose body colors and leather tints.
—New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
The legislation also prohibits red or yellow tints.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
Instead of classic fruity flavors, Glossier cooked up a lip balm with Magnolia Bakery and Tarte joined forces with Dunkin' on lip tints.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
Anyone who tints or colors their hair knows all about this.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
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Some opted for autumnal ginger, while others leaned into the cherry-cola trend with deep burgundy locks and subtle purple tints.
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Turmeric tints the cream an almost glowing gold, and a heap of sharp white cheddar melts straight into the mix, giving it both body and tang.
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Plus, check out its manicure prep products and more of my favorite shades below.—
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Designers tend to go for timeless shades that are versatile for a variety of settings.—
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jane Smiley paints a vivid portrait of two complex, ambitious women trying to find their place in an uncertain time.—
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The report paints a vivid demographic profile of this group.—
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For quick errands or working around the house, the EasySpirit Women’s Traveltime (now 35 percent off) is a sneaker-clog hybrid that features excellent cushioning and comes in a range of vibrant colors.—
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This 100 percent cotton trapeze-style dress comes in 11 colors and sizes S to XXL.—
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Blood still regularly stains the floors of the Coliseum’s rings.—
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The shoes come in a ton of hues, including the above silver, plus a divine cherry red and ballet-slipper-pink mesh.—
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Bold, Saturated Colors Kitsch thrives with a palette of bold, cheerful hues.—
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The new doll is part of Mattel’s Fashionistas collection, which includes dolls with a diverse range of skin tones, hair textures, body types and health conditions, including type 1 diabetes, Down syndrome and blindness.—
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Indeed, the diverse lush tones joined forces with the suffocating heat of the jungle to disguise an essential monotony, the primary function of which was to drive crazy anyone who might be inclined to formulate an original thought.—
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Creative play brightens, and feelings gently soften as the Moon leaps into your 5th House of Affection.—
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Seeking a vitamin C that brightens without irritation?—
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“Tints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tints. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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