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
Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
And for those seeking a concentrated dose, ginger supplements are also available and come in capsule, powder, oil or tincture form.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 17 July 2025
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
Today, guests at The Beach Samui can visit the Herbalist dispensary for infused chocolates, tinctures and wellness products, or join cannabis cooking classes and yoga sessions.
—Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
And for those seeking a concentrated dose, ginger supplements are also available and come in capsule, powder, oil or tincture form.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 17 July 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tincture
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If metallic bronze isn’t your aesthetic, the pumpkins come in a whopping 24 colors, including autumnal neutrals like classic orange and white, as well as fun bubblegum pink and aqua blue shades.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Large retractable awnings, originally installed to keep rain out, now also provides critical shade from the sun.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Always willing to suffer for the cause, Silverman was sentenced to eight days in the clink for refusing to pay a small fine levied after he was caught illegally painting a cycle lane on a residential street.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Instead of listening, her mother-in-law dismissed every point and painted herself as a victim.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Imagine pumpkin spice, crisp fresh air, fresh applies and breathtaking fall colors.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Daltorio agrees and recommends balancing bold wallpaper prints with a few moments of rest via solid colors and negative space, so the pattern can be truly appreciated.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Any home cleaning product can cause staining and shrinking.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Address any spills in your sink right away to reduce the opportunity for staining.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Similar to the leadoff batter beginning with a home run in baseball, the senior setter/right-side hitter believes that an ace sets a certain tone in volleyball.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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The color scheme of soft moss greens, neutral tones, muted blues, rusts, and ochres speaks to the surrounding landscape.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The designer brand is launching La Beauté Louis Vuitton on August 29, a makeup line featuring lipsticks, tinted balms and eyeshadow palettes, created in partnership with legendary makeup artist Dame Pat McGrath.—
Lizzie Hyman,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Iron oxide gives tinted sunscreen its color, and it's also commonly used to lend a skin-toney hue to concealer and foundation.—
Andrea Muraskin,
NPR,
23 Aug. 2025
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In their place were mostly blank walls and eggshell hues.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The strands boast a medley of maple leaves, pumpkins, and pinecones in earthy hues that add a pop of color to a mantel without looking over the top.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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For Iris Van Herpen, a more intimate meal for 30 to celebrate her exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, with a custom 52-foot tablecloth dyed to match the surrounding artworks.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Mill Creek Park Fountain was one of five fountains the Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department dyed red to celebrate Red Friday.—
Chris Ochsner,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Tincture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tincture. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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