tint
noun
a color or a variety of a color; hue.
Example Sentences
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The red and blue of the women’s clothing echo the tints of the rainbow itself, as do smaller, random flecks of color throughout.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
Not long ago, Punjabi-Canadian singer Jazzy B's rings, often the size of a cookie, along with his plus-sized Kanda pendant and silver blonde hair tints, were trending.
From BBC ● May 31, 2025
Although there have been rare, noncommercial screenings over the years, the expiration of the copyright is what allowed Stenn to finance a restoration with the original tints.
From New York Times ● Jan. 11, 2024
He was then placed under house arrest in July after being pulled over by the Florida Highway Patrol because his window tints were too dark.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 2023
He drowsed and saw the colors of the fire, the tints of green and blue and burning yellow.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
