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
there's a bluish tinge to your lips—you must be freezing!
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as in to tint
to give color or a different color to
just slightly tinge the frosting with yellow food coloring to give it a lemony look
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Miles Socha, WWD, 9 Sep. 2024
Thus, understandably, there was a tinge of sadness in the air as some 11,000 fans gathered on Sunday night (Sept. 1) at Chase Center in San Francisco to witness the final tour of Jeff Lynne’s ELO.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2024
Jerry Beach, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
While officials were pleased with Starliner's landing, the celebration was tinged with disappointment.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 7 Sep. 2024
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Her designs ranged from poetic and frothy in register to stronger, sculptural designs, or ones with punk tinges.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 9 Sep. 2024
Thus, understandably, there was a tinge of sadness in the air as some 11,000 fans gathered on Sunday night (Sept. 1) at Chase Center in San Francisco to witness the final tour of Jeff Lynne’s ELO.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2024
Verb
Home finales tinged with uncertainty and poignancy are nothing new for the Mets, who have employed 10 managers (counting Carlos Beltran, who never managed a game) and nine general managers (counting Jared Porter, who didn’t occupy the office long enough to see a game) this century.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
While officials were pleased with Starliner's landing, the celebration was tinged with disappointment.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 7 Sep. 2024
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Too much shade may prevent them from blooming again the following year.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
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Prisma Glass lip gloss duo: $45 This Armani Beauty lip set includes two hydrating, high-shine lip glosses in must-have shades.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024
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Often mistaken for a fungus, the plant is a pale, translucent white in bloom—sometimes tinted pink or, rarely, a deep red.Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 25 Oct. 2024
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The voice was unmistakable, that warbling tenor that has tinted dozens of soul/R&B/pop classics for more than 60 years.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
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When Hung was asked about how martial arts legends like him were planning to develop the next generation of actors in the industry, Hung’s tone turned more serious.Sara Merican, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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What set the various sortes apart were both their strategy and their tone.Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
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Washington has assessed the Australian market, and does paint a a brighter picture, albeit one tempered by caution.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
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His twin brother painted a backdrop and then the lookbook that ensued made its way to online fashion blogs and also got him a spot at the Lagos Fashion Week young designers competition.Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024
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The device is available in six colors, including black and rose gold, as well as two styles: Horizon and Heritage, which has ridges.Isabel Garcia, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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How to Use Pressure Washer to Clean Exterior Surfaces How to Clean a White Vinyl Fence with Bleach A bleach and water solution can be used on white vinyl fences, but not on other colors, as the chemical will cause permanent discoloration.Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
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Clothes with Greasy, Oily, or Waxy Stains Clothing and other washable fabrics, such as cloth napkins, stained by something oily, greasy, or waxy should be washed in the hottest water setting the fabric can tolerate.Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024
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The Palestinian question is back on the world agenda, and Israel’s global reputation, already suffering with its half-century occupation of Palestinian territories, is deeply stained.Karl Vick, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
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Photo : Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. Baguette Cuts The tourmalines are chosen for their perfect balance of green and blue, mimicking the hues of a peacock’s feathers.Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2024
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With gorgeous blooms in festive hues, Christmas cactus makes a popular holiday gift.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
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Lightweight outerwear laundered and dyed like denim, elevated utility details, natural dyes, unbleached cottons, linen mixes, artful destruction and open weaves help tell the story.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
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When Trump selected Vance as his running mate in July 2024, Vance also dyed his gray hair to brown to possibly appear more youthful.Therèsa M. Winge, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Tinge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinge. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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