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
a ragged shirt that seemed to be stained with the tincture of blood
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as in to paint
to give color or a different color to
clouds tinctured by the rays of the setting sun
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Recent Examples of tincture
David Yi, Allure, 23 Feb. 2026
Julie Espinoza, 60, uses medical marijuana in the form of edibles and tinctures to manage her pain from arthritis.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Jon Pareles, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2020
That sartorial elegance bespoke a deep embrace of tradition, tinctured with just the right amount of satire to be amusing.
—Roger Kimball, WSJ, 15 May 2018
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Noun
Tiny tinctures, glass bottles, round jars from ISA KNOX, IOPE, Sulwhasoo.
—David Yi, Allure, 23 Feb. 2026
Julie Espinoza, 60, uses medical marijuana in the form of edibles and tinctures to manage her pain from arthritis.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
The orchestral arrangements are tinctured with dissonance; sustained synthesizer tones slide on and off pitch, feeling precarious.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2020
That sartorial elegance bespoke a deep embrace of tradition, tinctured with just the right amount of satire to be amusing.
—Roger Kimball, WSJ, 15 May 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tincture
Noun
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Soft sorbet shades worn as gradients, accents and French tips make for a gorgeous nod to spring.—
Elle Turner,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2026
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Channel your inner baker and shop Le Creuset’s new Signature Oval Bread Oven, available at Amazon and Le Creuset in 19 stunning shades.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The clay can be shaped, molded, and even dried and painted.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2026
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The mural was painted by co-owner Ed Roehr’s sister, Rebecca Roehr.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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While the main areas can be dramatic and flashy with the disco balls, string lights, and bold colors, the rooms are light and serene—the perfect places to unwind and fall blissfully asleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The stainless steel timer comes in Caraway’s core colors, including a classic cream, sage green, and mustard yellow.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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It’s been dried, stripped of bark, sanded to silky smoothness, stained, sealed and painstakingly carved.—
Kathy Gurchiek,
AJC.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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While standard cast iron typically requires seasoning to both preserve and maintain its quality and help prevent food from sticking, this cast iron is equipped with a black matte satin interior enamel coating that’s made to resist cracking, chipping, and staining.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Does the brand offer a wide shade range inclusive of consumers with all skin tones and undertones?—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
15 Mar. 2026
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If emotions surge, pause to write thoughts before speaking, then return with a softer tone so both sides feel heard and respected.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Even with patches of the morning’s snow, the lake’s turquoise water tinted the ice blue, though the jagged Rockies demanded my attention.—
Anna Staropoli,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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Consider tinting your brows one to two shades darker than your new hair color for a cohesive look.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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Snag these sandals in one of 17 colors, including neutral and bolder hues.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Camden Spit & Larder has a more floral take, with Dorotea Gin, Cocchi Americano aperitif wine, cranberry, lavender and butterfly pea flower for a pastel hue.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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As members of the plumbers' union, Local 130, plowed through the Chicago River, dyeing it a glowing green, thousands lined Wacker Drive and the bridges to catch a glimpse of how the process is done.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Leave a few eggs partially dyed and then cover just the colored part with glitter for a cool effect.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Tincture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tincture. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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