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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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tincture

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verb

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Recent Examples of tincture
Noun
The company Mary’s Medicinals has nailed the tincture game with their line of products that focus on health and wellness. Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2025 Topical use of avocado pit tincture could lead to skin irritation or hives, especially for people with a latex allergy. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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 See All Example Sentences for tincture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tincture
Noun
  • More and more designers are offering wedding looks in colorful hues to provide options for those who don’t want to stick to one shade over the course of their celebrations.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Fine details of fur and bark are clearly visible both in sunlight and under shade, with the mini-LED backlight keeping the sunny parts of the frame bright and the shadowy parts dark.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The numbers paint a generally positive outlook that, according to these forecasters, should allow the nation to narrowly dodge a slump.
    Paul Davidson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
  • That’s the picture painted by eyewitnesses who have described a terrifying ordeal whereby 39-year-old Gregory Rossignon fired shots outside his girlfriend’s home, threatened to kill people, and fatally shot Raouf, a clerk at an E-Z Stop on Power Avenue in Pittsburg, outside the store.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Research on atopic dermatitis, the most common type of eczema, suggests that people of color, including South Asian individuals like Roy, as well as Black and Latinx folks, may have more severe and persistent eczema.
    Sierra Leone Starks, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025
  • How to connect the color palette with your home Every room is different, and choice of color should be influenced by the particular conditions of the space: how the color functions, the room’s architecture, and where exactly the color is used.
    Ariel Okin, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • If Bonhoeffer’s example is used to justify more far-right Christian violence in America, that would be another tragedy — and a cruel irony that would stain the legacy of a man who gave up everything to confront a tyrant.
    John Blake, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Pérez's manager, Enrique Paulino, spoke to reporters at the scene, his shirt stained with blood.
    Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Over time, this can help maintain or slightly improve muscle tone and lean muscle mass.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Hints, Clues, Answers For Wednesday, April 23 New Jersey Wildfire Forces Evacuation Of 3,000 Residents—Leaves 25,000 Homes Without Power DAZN Boxing posted the video: The timing and tone of the comments from Eubank Sr. couldn’t have been more direct.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Think boulders repurposed as interior sculptures, a kitchen island of polished granite with softly curved edges, and plaster bedframes tinted with Mykonian soil.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025
  • The aluminum metal frames for all three Razr models are tinted to match the overall aesthetic.
    Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This pick comes in three hues and three SPF levels.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Prince Louis tagged along for the Easter Matins Service for the first time in 2023, and the Wales family had a matching moment by wearing blue hues. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage?
    Janine Henni, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Or dye just the ends of the hair as a way to protect the scalp from exposure to chemicals.
    Anna Earl, Parents, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Onions can be dyed just as potatoes can be, as long as the harder, outer layers are removed first.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025

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“Tincture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tincture. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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