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noun

ˈtiŋ(k)-chər How to pronounce tincture (audio)
Definition of tincturenext
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

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
Noun
De Vie The hyper-seasonal, nose-to-tail dishes at De Vie are designed to pair alongside cocktails crafted from French and housemade spirits, and the nonalcoholic versions play just as large a role in the restaurant and bar’s living laboratory of infusions and tinctures. — Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026 Gary reluctantly gives the teen the tincture as payment for the intel. — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
Verb
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
  1. shade
  2. paint
  3. color
  4. stain
  5. tone
  6. tint
  7. hue
  8. dye
Noun
  • All shades, all colors, 4 million faces surrounding them with resounding support and unrequited love.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Among those accessories, Middleton sported the Gabrielle earrings from Sézane in a coffee shade, Halcyon Days aquamarine and gold bangle bracelet and a Sézane howlite cuff.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
Definition of shade
Verb
  • It's painted blue and white, and has a small deck area at the front that folds up for easy transport.
    — Adam Williams July 10, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
  • In a campaign statement, Holscher said she’s being painted as an extremist for standing up for everyday people.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Definition of paint
Noun
  • The campaign features three colorful and pink-hued drinks inspired by the vibrant hair colors and Snapchat filters that defined the era which ran from roughly 2014 through 2016.
    — Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • All entries will be evaluated based on creativity, distinctive color or music identity, and an understanding of global music trends.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of color
Verb
  • Buchanan, was responding to a burglary report at a Verizon store across the street and noticed a broken window stained with blood, per the footage.
    — Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • Waterproof surfaces like quartz or marble handle spills and splashes without staining.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of stain
Noun
  • Destinations that combine crystal-clear seas, warm sand tones and unspoilt scenery consistently stand out as the places people most dream about visiting.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
  • Navigation instructions are presented in plenty of time and with a confident tone.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
Definition of tone
Verb
  • If the plain look doesn’t appeal to you, the front plate of the glasses pops off, tinted lenses and all, and can be replaced by a variety of accessory plates that radically change the aesthetic.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026
  • The technique reshapes brow hairs rather than tinting or filling them, and the results last weeks rather than hours.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of tint
Noun
  • The capsule features two Eberjey classic women’s silhouettes with an exclusive wave print on a Memorable Blue custom hue, with navy piping details.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
  • Color, particularly the vivid hues of local birds and flowers as well as the more muted tones of sand and rock, was as important to her as material, with layering also playing a part in both her sculptures and her works on paper.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 9 July 2026
Definition of hue
Verb
  • The cotton then goes to Laguna Fabric’s circular knitting mill in Los Angeles, where it is knitted into fabrics and dyed.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 7 July 2026
  • Be like Megan Fox and dye your new ‘do a fun color, like a bold blue or a vibrant red for a little extra flair.
    — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 1 July 2026
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