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noun

plural of tint
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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tints

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verb

present tense third-person singular of tint
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
Noun
The collection certainly taps into the trend for colored denim, offering offers sandy neutrals, frosted greys, soft pinks, marbled textures and vintage tints with brown and green tones. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026 Participants will learn how to use pastel tints and expressive doodles to design ocean waves, seashells, coral, seaweed, and coastal plants. — Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026 So when at-home brow tints started popping up all over social media, I was immediately intrigued. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 9 July 2026 And, unlike in past summers, when opaque pinks and nudes covered up the nails like foundation, this season’s trending formulas act like light, translucent tints. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 July 2026 Because the 2019 study found filtering levels and lens tints differ widely between brands, shoppers who want stronger filtering may need lenses with a visible yellow tint. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026 To round out the collection, Rhode is also releasing limited-edition shades of its peptide lip shapes and tints as well as accessories such as bags, towels and lip cases. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 8 June 2026 Pick up the formula, along with other popular skin tints, for as little as $10. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Verb
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. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tints
  1. shades
  2. paints
  3. colors
  4. stains
  5. hues
  6. dyes
  7. tones
  8. brightens
Noun
  • Viewers can ask questions about shades, ingredients, or application in real time, increasing confidence and conversion rates.
    — Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • This season’s standout shades strike the perfect balance between polished and effortless, enhancing your natural features with radiant shine, soft dimension, and rich, lived-in color.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 29 July 2026
Definition of shades
Verb
  • Mark paints a devastating account of what happens when a private grief becomes prematurely public.
    — Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • But the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA) paints a different picture.
    — Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of paints
Noun
  • Night after night, Swift would perform for more than three hours, running back her career one era at a time, each one its own world with distinctive sets, costumes, and colors.
    — Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Even the white Reverse Retro jersey in 2022-23 with those colors as accents crushed.
    — The Athletic NHL Staff, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of colors
Verb
  • When that protective finish gets damaged, the toilet actually stains easier and is harder to keep clean over time.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
  • What Sacks doesn’t get is that by financing and diplomatically supporting Israel, our country makes the crimes of the Israeli government possible, which stains America’s reputation in the world and drains our Treasury.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Definition of stains
Noun
  • Inside, spacious rooms showcase contemporary luxury with warm cream hues, vibrant purple accents, mahogany furniture, and marble bathrooms featuring deep soaking tubs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Look for a variety of heights and hues depending on the cultivar.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of hues
Verb
  • As fans of the book may recall, Sloane dyes her hair to match her employer—no wonder Lohan and Woodley look like blonde twins!
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 13 June 2026
  • This information is conveyed by a hilariously avant-garde Poulter, playing the store’s manager, who dyes his hair to match each monochromatic scheme and hides his nefariousness behind a company policy that requires techno music to be played at maximum volume at all times.
    — Jada Yuan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Definition of dyes
Noun
  • Bass tones inspired by the TR-808 hit like medicine balls to the chest.
    — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
  • Treat the pale pink as a neutral and pair it with plenty of decor in other warm tones.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 July 2026
Definition of tones
Verb
  • Saturated without feeling loud, the playful hue transforms the Moss table and chairs into a statement set that brightens the whole room (though a natural Birch finish is also available for color skeptics).
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026
  • The forecast comes as noctilucent clouds are being seen in the northern hemisphere, a comet brightens and two meteor showers peak — just weeks before a total solar eclipse, for which solar eclipse glasses are required.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of brightens

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