tinctures 1 of 2

plural of tincture
as in colors
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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tinctures

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verb

present tense third-person singular of tincture

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Recent Examples of tinctures
Noun
Those products, including many gummies, drinks and tinctures, remain legal. Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 31 July 2026 Within this framework, goji berry preparations, including tonics, tinctures, and powders, are used to support the yin of the liver, kidneys, and lungs. Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026 With a history that stretches back to 1221, this is considered the world’s oldest pharmacy, where Dominican friars produced medicinal tinctures and perfumes. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026 Functional mushrooms have moved from niche wellness shelves into mainstream supplement routines, and shoppers now face a choice that did not exist a decade ago, with mushroom powder, gummies or tinctures all on offer. Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026 De Vie The hyper-seasonal, nose-to-tail dishes at De Vie are designed to pair alongside cocktails crafted from French and housemade spirits, and the nonalcoholic versions play just as large a role in the restaurant and bar’s living laboratory of infusions and tinctures. Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026 All infusions, tinctures, and syrups are crafted entirely in-house, sometimes requiring overnight clarification to achieve the perfect flavor and texture. Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026 Two years later, the state expanded again, this time greenlighting cannabis tinctures, transdermal patches, lotions, and capsules. Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026 Often used in teas and tinctures. Ryan Brennan may 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinctures
Noun
  • Decked out in rainbow colors, Kotb embraced Hope and Haley Joy, who popped in their own colorful costumes.
    Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Choose from a mix of Sterling Forever's classics, like tennis bracelets and necklaces, pendant styles, studs, hoops and more accented with beautiful colors.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Overall, the report paints a dimmer picture of the jobs market, which has been one of the brighter areas of the economy amid rising inflation and worries about household spending.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Focusing only on what goes out the door — without considering what came in — paints an incomplete picture.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The popular set tends to sell quickly, so consider grabbing one while fall-favorite shades like dusty olive, terracotta, and mauve are still in stock.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Smart shades can keep someone from climbing a step ladder to close a higher window.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Turmeric tints the cream an almost glowing gold, and a heap of sharp white cheddar melts straight into the mix, giving it both body and tang.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025
  • Anyone who tints or colors their hair knows all about this.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Inside, spacious rooms showcase contemporary luxury with warm cream hues, vibrant purple accents, mahogany furniture, and marble bathrooms featuring deep soaking tubs.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Look for a variety of heights and hues depending on the cultivar.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Homemade plum compote stains the filling with a vibrant red ribbon.
    Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
  • When that protective finish gets damaged, the toilet actually stains easier and is harder to keep clean over time.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Noun
  • Just below, the most ambiguous passage of the work refuses legibility altogether, blending the whites and grays of the child’s shirt with the tones of her fingers and the blue fabric of the chair behind them.
    Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The flames that burst from each copper pipe aren’t responsible for generating the organ’s tones.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • As fans of the book may recall, Sloane dyes her hair to match her employer—no wonder Lohan and Woodley look like blonde twins!
    Meg Walters, InStyle, 13 June 2026
  • This information is conveyed by a hilariously avant-garde Poulter, playing the store’s manager, who dyes his hair to match each monochromatic scheme and hides his nefariousness behind a company policy that requires techno music to be played at maximum volume at all times.
    Jada Yuan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026

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“Tinctures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinctures. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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