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
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 1 Aug. 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
The easy chemistry between Colbert and McGee should be a podcast, a parasocial tincture the Colbert nation can slurp weekly.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 1 Aug. 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
Noun
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Rather than cool or platinum tones, opt for caramel, sand, and honey shades.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
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The deep red shade is ideal for fall, while the neon pink piping and drawstrings add a unique touch.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Red and white English flags have proliferated along streets and been painted on roads.—
Vitalii Yalahuzian,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The only scuffing—on shop doors, on the walls of the Métro—had been artfully painted on to make the scenery look appropriately aged.—
Bianca Bosker,
The Atlantic,
14 Sep. 2025
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In the fall of 2025, all of the it-girls look to be obsessed with a color straight out of the ’60s.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Vogue,
15 Sep. 2025
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Where’s the best place to see these vibrant colors?—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wood filler is the best choice for repairing large, deep gouges, but usually requires staining.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Inside the retro-futuristic Discoveryland area of Disneyland Paris, a full-size Star Wars X-Wing fighter sits on a silver and blue platform which looks like it has been weathered and stained from battles.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It’s made with a gorgeous canvas material that’s embossed with black trim and silver tone hardware.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Jalisco, the heartland of tequila, offers herbal and citrus tones.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The two that entered the camp during the day had tinted windows, so protestors were unable to see inside.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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But at Khaite, that light is controlled; the windows are tinted to manage both natural light and fixtures.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Atelier Ndigo by Waina Chancy offered up an exuberant collection led by hues such as cherry red and deep blue.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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The volume and the stopper must be right, but the tone, cut, or hue can differ.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Riki felt intimidated at the mere mention of a neighborhood like Ebisu, and her friend showed up that day looking especially elegant, her hair dyed a stylish reddish-brown, dazzling everyone around her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
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An extra mild bodywash and shampoo that is pH balanced and dye free.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Tincture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tincture. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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