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
Ryan Brennan
may 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Furthermore, people take cannabis in myriad different forms—flowers, waxes, edibles, tinctures, creams, suppositories, and more—and at varying doses.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 4 May 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
Often used in teas and tinctures.
—Ryan Brennan
may 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Furthermore, people take cannabis in myriad different forms—flowers, waxes, edibles, tinctures, creams, suppositories, and more—and at varying doses.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 4 May 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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Whether bright red, jet black or a shade in between, natural hair color is determined by how much melanin is in your hair.—
Kathleen Felton,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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Her mother is a short way off and has seated herself on a flattish rock in the shade of an oak tree.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Verb
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For years, radical climate activists have painted a bleak view of the future.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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As readers are now no doubt aware, the 2026 regulations have painted the sport into a bit of a corner.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Designer Matteo Thun’s signature is everywhere, with coolest-of-cool colors and a real eye for comfort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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If color matters for the presentation of your dish, choose between white or yellow Cheddar accordingly.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
Verb
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But staining showed no RNA or DNA molecules, indicating that the cells were definitely dead.—
Siddhant Pusdekar,
Quanta Magazine,
1 June 2026
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The Bruins’ bat boy’s tears stained the front of Cholowsky’s jersey as his sobs grew heavier by the second.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Anthony acknowledged that getting in a rhythm early set the tone for her.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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For Olandria, the vibrant pink tones create the statement moment.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The wet process involves washing jeans with water, chemicals and treatments that lighten or tint the denim.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Creamy and well-pigmented, this is designed to tint the lips with barely-there color, applied without precision, and flushed out with the smudger tool on the opposite end of the crayon.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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Bright and colorful, the new palette blends all the hues of the Mediterranean, from the elegant teal headboards to the snug terracotta armchairs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Not to be outshined, Casio G-Shock’s Grogu model branded as the Baby-G comes in a distinctive bright neon-green hue in honor of Din Djarin’s little Force-wielding apprentice.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The Grammy-winning singer has never shied away from dyeing her hair.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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After cotton is harvested, it is spun into yarn and dyed — typically with indigo, a process that can involve significant water use and chemical treatments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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“Tincture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tincture. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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