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tincture 1 of 2

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 Synonyms for tincture
  1. shade
  2. paint
  3. color
  4. stain
  5. tone
  6. tint
  7. hue
  8. dye
Noun
  • The moonphase disc has been done up in the same shade, along with the subdials.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The color was its usual platinum shade with a touch of brown at her roots.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of shade
Verb
  • Use speakers or headsets where possible, enable airplane mode whenever the phone isn’t in use, or, at the very least, consider where cell phones are positioned while scrolling Pinterest for tips on how to paint the nursery.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The two remaining bottles were left unlabeled, though one would later be painted by the Irish artist Michael Dillon.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of paint
Noun
  • Choose from 20 colors and patterns, each with an elastic waistband, deep pockets, and tulip hems.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
  • This year, as NBC broadcasts its first MLB playoff games since 2000, at least a few color guys are getting a couple more days on board.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of color
Verb
  • Hydrogen peroxide acts as a mild disinfectant that kills mold and bacteria and is very helpful for light staining.
    — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Use only white, clear or purple products on your hair to avoid staining.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of stain
Noun
  • Rooms The resort's 364 resort-facing guest rooms, including 16 suites, are clean, airy, and contemporary, with white and cream tones and hard-surface floors.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • A couple of substitutes helped change the tone in the second half.
    — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of tone
Verb
  • Fel Beauty launched in January with its original Kissylips tinted balms.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The restaurant is also available for private-dining bookings with a room that can instantly tint its glass, hiding diners with the flip of a switch.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of tint
Noun
  • The hues throughout the rooms are modern and warm, with touches of blues and greens that mirror the color of the city’s lake, mountains, and church rooftops.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Available in several pastel hues and patterns, these high-vamp canvas sneaks look ultracomfy and flattering.
    — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of hue
Verb
  • It was layered and ruched with bows; printed with graphic sketching; dip-dyed to resemble a Rothko painting; and embroidered all over with crystals.
    — Scarlett Conlon, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Hollidge and Eshaghpour were captivated by Frank’s use of straw, which becomes more or less lustrous depending on how hard it’s rubbed (bringing out the material’s natural silica) and can be dyed to achieve different hues.
    — Jill Singer, Curbed, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of dye
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“Tincture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tincture. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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