tinged
Example Sentences
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These stories work because, as excessive as they are, they’re tinged with believability.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026
The biggest event in American sports kicks off Sunday as the New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks at a Super Bowl tinged by controversy over Bad Bunny's half-time show.
From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026
When Macclesfield host Crystal Palace on Saturday it will be one of the biggest days in their recent history, but one also tinged with sadness.
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026
The work is rewarding, she said, but always tinged with regret.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025
Her words were always tinged with apology, like she knew she was saying the wrong thing but didn’t know how to stop herself.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.