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Definition of tincturesnext
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
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 Others like building rituals around teas or tinctures. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026 Often used in teas and tinctures. Ryan Brennan may 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026 Furthermore, people take cannabis in myriad different forms—flowers, waxes, edibles, tinctures, creams, suppositories, and more—and at varying doses. Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 4 May 2026 Emily Gogol will lead participants through creating THC and CBD tinctures and discuss growing cannabis plants in a backyard or patio situation. Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 Instead, they are typically now found in supplements, tinctures, teas, powders and functional foods – often combined with other ingredients like caffeine, vitamins or additional herbs. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026 By using chocolate, cofounder of Alice Mushrooms Charlotte Cruze and Goodstein wanted to remove the barrier—taste, texture, and more—associated with many functional mushroom supplements that come in powders, capsules, or tinctures. Brianna Peters, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinctures
Noun
  • Trade drab colors with 44 percent off floral prints, and bulky hoodies for something a little more lightweight to beat those nightly chills and airplane cabin temperatures—this one by Faherty is 25 percent off for a limited time.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
  • The spectral figures, marked by their sarong colors, imagined Zodiacs, doshas and more, operate haunto-structurally.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • The experience paints a fitting portrait of how Boston has evolved around these landmarks, which have become a part of everyday life.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • Allegedly, Buckingham Palace leaned on the press to downplay the severity of the king’s illness last year, which paints a picture of a monarch who’s much sicker than people want to believe.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • One of the island’s most iconic (and also inherently romantic) experiences is closing out the day in Mallory Square or aboard a catamaran cruise as the sky turns shades of pink and orange over the Gulf.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
  • This has a light-medium tan pigment that is quite sheer and therefore can adapt easily to many but not all complexion shades.
    Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 7 June 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
  • Where To Stay To mark its 20th anniversary, Four Seasons Silicon Valley refreshed its suites with soft neutrals, earthy tones, and coastal hues inspired by the landscapes that surround Silicon Valley.
    David Hochman, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
  • Whether hues of green, red, blue and even pink dance about in the sky depends on the altitude where the collisions occur, as well as the composition and density of the atmosphere at the time.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • What Sacks doesn’t get is that by financing and diplomatically supporting Israel, our country makes the crimes of the Israeli government possible, which stains America’s reputation in the world and drains our Treasury.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Rich, warm, toffee tones carry throughout the lobby and lounges; the space offers grand views over the Chao Praya and the Thai river homes across the water.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • The process includes multiple tones to activate pagers and sirens, as well as a return tone.
    Jessica Riley, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Colored smoke, such as the green plumes, are typically only colorful due to a chemical that dyes the smoke and is not considered more dangerous.
    Minneapolis Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026

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“Tinctures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinctures. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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