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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
  • Aside from the accessible play structures and equipment, Empowerment Park has group picnic and BBQ areas, community garden beds, accessible off-street and disabled parking, shade structures and self-cleaning restrooms.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Whether your skin skews golden, peach, olive, or pink, there are multiple shades with different undertone options to guarantee a close match.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of shade
Verb
  • Ahead of the center’s ribbon-cutting, CEO and President Kara Waddell painted a picture of a student-parent showing up for their first day of school while carrying their school supplies and their child.
    — Lina Ruiz September 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman took turns Thursday evening selling their environmental records — and painting starkly different pictures of the city’s performance under Bass’ leadership.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of paint
Noun
  • Violet, named for the color of identifying crayon scrawled on her brow, is one of 250 to 500 patients the Marine Mammal Care Center rescues along the Los Angeles County coast every year.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • However, some boxwood varieties naturally shift color throughout the year, so slight bronzing in fall and winter is nothing to worry about.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of color
Verb
  • The Lincoln, the length of its hull stained by rust from the extended time at sea, pulled into the port of Laem Chabang, not far from the city of Pattaya, a prime destination for US military rest-and-relaxation visits since the Vietnam War.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The white cocoons are torn through and stained with yellow-brown secretions.
    — Jonathan Flint, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of stain
Noun
  • Notes on the investigation obtained by the Courant show witnesses who were interviewed said Plessy Cloud spoke only in a respectful tone and that no voices were raised, nor were any profanities heard.
    — Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Witkoff on Saturday appeared to strike a particularly warm tone during the meeting with Putin.
    — Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of tone
Verb
  • Drawings in metalpoint must be made on paper coated with a slightly abrasive ground, which is often tinted.
    — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Some manufacturers warn against using film on double-pane, low-e, tinted, laminated or insulated glass.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of tint
Noun
  • The vibrant floral motifs and creamy white hue ooze sophistication, while the dainty size is perfect for carrying your phone, keys, lipstick, and wallet.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Heading a bit farther north (40 minutes by car) to the Pachaug State Forest will afford even more chances to soak in a bevy of autumnal hues.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of hue
Verb
  • The result depends not only on the chemical being used, but also on how it is applied, how the garment was dyed, how the fabric responds and how each stage of the process is controlled.
    — Alice Tonello, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Window treatments were made from oksa silk, a sheer, organza-like textile dyed with onion peels.
    — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of dye
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