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noun

ˈtint How to pronounce tint (audio)
Definition of tintnext
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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tint

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verb

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
Noun
Pureed and strained raspberries provide the delicate pink tint in the frosting. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 An uncouth mix of stress and chlorine exposure recently left my skin simultaneously drier and more breakout-prone than it's been in quite a long time, and my usual routine of a quarter-size drop of skin tint just wasn’t cutting it anymore. — Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 1 July 2026
Verb
Older adults made their beds or sat in a common area near windows of frosted glass, tinted for privacy from onlookers. — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 The structural glazing is cleverly integrated into the hull and superstructure, with each pane of glass uniquely shaped and tinted to blend seamlessly with the steel and aluminum. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tint
  1. shade
  2. paint
  3. color
  4. stain
  5. hue
  6. dye
  7. tone
  8. pigment
Noun
  • Along with the main shades in the lineup, there are seven color-correcting options that neutralize, brighten, and leave skin looking more refined.
    — Tanya Sharma, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • The only figure, man or woman, not shown wearing identical American-flag blue is the poet Phillis Wheatley, who wears a pastel shade and who also happens to be the only Black person featured in the gallery.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of shade
Verb
  • To add interest and frame the berries, the index and pinky nails are painted in pink-and-white checkers.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • Mamdani sought to paint a picture of division in the country as a tool of the rich and powerful.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
Definition of paint
Noun
  • And when Pawlak woke up the next day, the sun was high in the sky and the ocean was the color of dark blue Gatorade.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Ironically, though, her flushed and rosy cheeks were created with two shades of the Beauty Pie Supercheek Cream Blush — one of which was in her iconic color palette, while the other was actually — gasp!
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Definition of color
Verb
  • Semi-sheer, marbled accent nails look like they’ve been stained with blackberry juice.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 June 2026
  • Dressing up for warmer weather can be a challenge since plush fabrics like silk can easily stain and aren’t as breathable.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
Definition of stain
Noun
  • While warm, earthy walls create a harmonious look, cooler hues, such as soft blues and grays, add a refreshing contrast.
    — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
  • Researchers recently visualized a set of images across a spectrum of red, white, and blue hues compiled by the Chandra X-ray Observatory as well as the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
Definition of hue
Verb
  • Story’s groomer didn’t dye his whole body—just the puffy fur around his ankles, ears, and the tip of his tail, which fades from violet to a soft lavender like something out of a watercolor painting.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 30 June 2026
  • Thanks to Arianne Phillips, our costume designer, who dyed my blouse to match the walls perfectly.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 28 June 2026
Definition of dye
Noun
  • Destinations that combine crystal-clear seas, warm sand tones and unspoilt scenery consistently stand out as the places people most dream about visiting.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
  • Navigation instructions are presented in plenty of time and with a confident tone.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
Definition of tone
Verb
  • Flora Shadow palettes feature beautiful shades that are fully pigmented, easy to blend and buildable.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 June 2026
  • Creamy and well-pigmented, this is designed to tint the lips with barely-there color, applied without precision, and flushed out with the smudger tool on the opposite end of the crayon.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 22 May 2026
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