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
Mariette Williams,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2026
Weaning Orson off the tincture drops will go a long way toward making that character more tolerable.
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Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
24 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.
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Roger Kimball,
WSJ,
15 May 2018
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Noun
All infusions, tinctures, and syrups are crafted entirely in-house, sometimes requiring overnight clarification to achieve the perfect flavor and texture.
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Mariette Williams,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2026
Weaning Orson off the tincture drops will go a long way toward making that character more tolerable.
—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
24 May 2026
Verb
The orchestral arrangements are tinctured with dissonance; sustained synthesizer tones slide on and off pitch, feeling precarious.
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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
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The cinnamon sugar option offers a pretty shade (basically my lips but better) plus a super yummy scent.
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The electric blue shade adds such a fun pop of color to a summer wardrobe, instantly brightening up basics like white jeans, denim shorts, or neutral trousers.
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But a closer examination paints a more complicated picture.
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Hakan Akgun / Anadolu via Getty Images The Houston stadium exploded with thundering applause, fans in blue jerseys and cheeks painted with the Cape Verdean flag cheering with joy.
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Incumbents have run on the perception that the transplants who have moved into working-class neighborhoods are pushing residents out while imposing their politics on more moderate communities of color.
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Smoke particles scatter sunlight, often creating deeper orange and red colors near the horizon.
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Prosecutors said a boxcutter stained with what appeared to be blood was found in the car, and there were also possible bloodstains found on the steering wheel and exterior door.
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At the site, an Associated Press reporter saw rubble and chunks of concrete stained with blood.
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April 20 – May 20 Taurus, your presence sets the tone today.
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Sandlin setting the tone was huge.
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The structural glazing is cleverly integrated into the hull and superstructure, with each pane of glass uniquely shaped and tinted to blend seamlessly with the steel and aluminum.
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Older adults made their beds or sat in a common area near windows of frosted glass, tinted for privacy from onlookers.
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The high-quality dress can be worn all summer long, in playful hues like white and green.
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Ahead, find more nail artists’ takes on chrome aura nail ideas, from blushing nude tips to sunset hues, to screenshot for your next salon appointment.
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The photos showed Sanchez-Munoz with his hair dyed a light color.
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In the mid 2010s, the reality TV star dyed her hair in colorful hues and took bold chances with her makeup.
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“Tincture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tincture. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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