tinge

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Long before apps like Alarmy, makers of alarm clocks recognized that some of their products needed a tinge of menace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Uncertain what kind of family we could provide if they stayed, we’d always miss them, but I also felt a tinge of relief having our lives back.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025

A tinge of vulnerability and goofiness in Grace Van Patten’s naturalistic portrayal is reminiscent of Audrey Tautou’s bubbly and eccentric character in Jeunet’s film.

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2025

The fact the former South Africa captain, here on commentary duties, felt even the slightest tinge of nervousness after a day of batting domination offers an insight into the cricket psyche of his country.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2025

He got it down, smiled, and felt a small tinge of wonder as an unfamiliar fire spread along his stomach.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy