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
Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Feb. 2025
These and other extracts are manufactured into a dietary supplement that people take in pill, powder, tincture or liquid form, explains Amy Goodson, a nutritionist and registered dietitian at The Sports Nutrition Playbook.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 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
While the evidence behind avocado pit tinctures is slim, there are several other natural ways to relieve pain.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Feb. 2025
These and other extracts are manufactured into a dietary supplement that people take in pill, powder, tincture or liquid form, explains Amy Goodson, a nutritionist and registered dietitian at The Sports Nutrition Playbook.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 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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The tint blends in nicely with my skin (a deeper shade is available, too) and adds a healthy, nongreasy glow.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Super Lustrous Glass Shine Balm Lipstick in the shade ‘Rum Raisin’ available on Amazon and Target.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
9 May 2025
Verb
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In addition to the federal case, Combs faces a torrent of civil suits that paint the one-time hip-hop kingmaker as a longtime abuser.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Gray painted his stance this week as an example of his willingness to work with both sides.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Such are the joys of instant replays, where definitive is a warm gray color.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2025
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Because many trans people, especially trans people of color, are underemployed and lack health insurance, affording gender-affirming care isn’t always possible.—
Quispe López,
Them.,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Water can stain or fade many silk fabrics, leaving a permanent mark if it isn't taken care of quickly.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Tuesday’s attack – during which men were singled out and gunned down from close range, according to survivors’ testimony – was the latest in a list of bloody incidents to stain the region.—
Aishwarya S Iyer,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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Dickinson shifts the tone in Loachian scenes with a parole officer and later a counselor.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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Comfortable dress shoes are a worthwhile gamble, accenting the tone of the outfit with the rationale of a day spent walking around (sometimes through mud).—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Stain pens for tinting small blemishes to match the existing wood finish.—
Clark Hodgin,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Black-and-white documentary footage, sometimes tinted with red, plays as the earlier shapes flash over it, at times calling to mind a vision test.—
Stephanie Rudig,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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It’s made of solid wood and comes in multiple hues, including pine, cherry, and black.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
14 May 2025
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Across the space, lush green hues reflect the country’s fertile landscapes, and gold accents symbolize Ghana’s legacy as a major source of gold.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Recession hair has recently taken off on TikTok among folks who, thanks to the worrisome nature of the economy, are looking to cut back on their salon appointments without entirely giving up the idea of dyeing their hair.—
Leah Prinzivalli,
Allure,
9 May 2025
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Color Because rubber is easier to dye than leather, outdoor basketballs tend to be offered in more colors than indoor basketballs.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 May 2025
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“Tincture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tincture. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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