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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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Recent Examples of tincture
Noun
As more states legalize cannabis, the demand for products like edibles, oils, tinctures, and wellness products continues to grow. Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025 This juicy beverage is made with Haku Rice vodka, toasted rice syrup, mango purée, habanero tincture, fresh lime juice, rice lime zest foam, and mango rice powder. Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 10 June 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
  • The exterior may be a rich terra-cotta shade, but the interiors are all bright and airy.
    Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2025
  • This supersoft sleeveless piece molds like clay on to your body and comes in a variety of sizes and shades.
    Dory Zayas, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The artifacts paint a picture of how, after the eruption, people sought refuge in the upper floors of buildings visible above the ash, Zuchtriegel said.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Since announcing the federalization of the Metropolitan Police Department, Trump has sought to paint a picture of a lawless city that he’s set to clean up.
    Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Fillers are the workhorses that add bulk, texture, and color to the middle of the arrangement.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2025
  • People attend an event to unveil the colors for the 2026 Cadillac debut in Formula One racing, ahead of the 2025 Miami Formula One Grand Prix, in Miami Beach, Florida, on May 3, 2025.
    Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Block after block across metropolitan Milwaukee, piles of soaked carpets, waterlogged appliances and furniture stained beyond recognition now slump in front yards and along sidewalks.
    Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • The color is also anti-fade, and won’t stain, shrink, or wrinkle.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Sometimes there’s been a long gap since the last session, and the actor must recall the emotional tone from the previous performance.
    Nick Newman, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Research suggests that turmeric soap could help improve inflammatory skin conditions, promote wound healing, treat acne, support an even skin tone, and more.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Raw Elements offers a variety of mineral sunscreen options, including face and body cream, a tinted face cream, and tinted lip balms.
    Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2025
  • The Sani lab would cast the crowns out of white zirconia, a ceramic much harder than stainless steel, tint them to my specifications, and shape and size them to fit my jaw.
    Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
Noun
  • Drenched in bright, saturated hues and electric light, the sculpture exemplifies her signature aesthetic—a bold blend of pop culture, feminism, South Asian motifs, and joyful rebellion.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
  • The new Moto buds loops are also finished in the same Ice Melt hue as the Razr.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The very first prize was an official reading program shirt and then, in July, participants tie dyed those shirts.
    Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Frightened women began cutting their hair short and dyeing it blonde, while many others rushed home before nightfall.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2025

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“Tincture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tincture. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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