tint

Example Sentences

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As plant debris and soil organic matter wash into the lake from surrounding forests, they tint the water a deep brown.

From Science Daily • Feb. 24, 2026

The arrangements give the material a different tint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

They’ve even found their way into makeup; Hailey Bieber’s brand Rhode released a popular peptide-packed lip tint last year, and you can find them in mascara, eye shadow, blush … the list goes on.

From Slate • May 4, 2025

Of the many carotenoids found in nature, beta-carotene is the star player: a strong orange tint and high "bioavailability" — the term used to describe drug absorption — make it particularly influential.

From Salon • Jan. 20, 2025

Points out a pair of earrings Scoob thinks are diamond, though they have a pinkish tint.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone