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
Spackman spent about a thousand dollars on herbs, tinctures, and oils. Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 Anima Mundi Apothecary, in Venice, offers jars of loose, organic herbs as well as tinctures and sprays to beat the heat. Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinctures
Noun
  • The combination made a striking appearance on the Dries Van Noten runway, proving that two statement colors can, in fact, coexist.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026
  • For example, repeating specific colors or spacing throughout the arrangement helps the eye move easily throughout the design.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The Everywhere Millionaire paints a complicated picture of these millions of Main Street millionaires.
    Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The documentary paints a negative picture of Musk’s business ethics and his personal conduct.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Pair your brown skirt with a top in neutral shades to help bring out the soft femininity of the hue.
    Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Grab this camel color like me, or opt for five additional versatile shades.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 20 Sep. 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
  • The soft golden hues of the dress also match the princess’s new engagement ring, which features a sizable dazzling yellow diamond.
    Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The color selection is also excellent, with neutral and bolder hues.
    Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Advocates argue carts are silent, occupy less space than tourist vans and buses, and don’t choke the air with exhaust that also stains historic monuments.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The man lies a few yards behind them, but the image stains her field of vision.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Floor-to-ceiling glass walls let a lot of light into the space, which is decorated in tones of gray, with dark wood herring bone floors in the bar.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Soft neutral tones are lifted by a curved leather-and-wood headboard, striking blue wall art inspired by traditional Turkish textiles and elegant pendant lighting that gives the room warmth rather than hotel uniformity.
    Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 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 22 Sep. 2026.

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