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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as in paints
to give color or a different color to
clouds tinctured by the rays of the setting sun
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Recent Examples of tinctures
David Yi, Allure, 23 Feb. 2026
Julie Espinoza, 60, uses medical marijuana in the form of edibles and tinctures to manage her pain from arthritis.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Capsules and softgels seem to offer the most benefits, but teas and tinctures work well for those who don’t like pills.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Products available at dispensaries for medical marijuana consumption in Kentucky include edibles, oils, tinctures, vapes and raw plant material.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Jan. 2026
After all, there’s hardly a shortage of tinctures, foams, and other elixirs that promise rapid hair-sprouting benefits.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
It’s most often prepared as a tea, but is sometimes made into oils and tinctures.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 30 Dec. 2025
Though their economies were initially agricultural, the Shakers quickly embraced industry, developing furniture, brooms, herbal tinctures, and other goods to support their livelihoods.
—Lila Allen, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2025
Carved into the stone walls of the historic shipyard, the arrival lounge feels like an entrance to a secret bazaar, brimming with holistic tinctures and fragrant herbs.
—Jackie Caradonio, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025
Noun
Tiny tinctures, glass bottles, round jars from ISA KNOX, IOPE, Sulwhasoo.
—David Yi, Allure, 23 Feb. 2026
Julie Espinoza, 60, uses medical marijuana in the form of edibles and tinctures to manage her pain from arthritis.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Capsules and softgels seem to offer the most benefits, but teas and tinctures work well for those who don’t like pills.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Products available at dispensaries for medical marijuana consumption in Kentucky include edibles, oils, tinctures, vapes and raw plant material.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Jan. 2026
After all, there’s hardly a shortage of tinctures, foams, and other elixirs that promise rapid hair-sprouting benefits.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
It’s most often prepared as a tea, but is sometimes made into oils and tinctures.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 30 Dec. 2025
Though their economies were initially agricultural, the Shakers quickly embraced industry, developing furniture, brooms, herbal tinctures, and other goods to support their livelihoods.
—Lila Allen, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2025
Carved into the stone walls of the historic shipyard, the arrival lounge feels like an entrance to a secret bazaar, brimming with holistic tinctures and fragrant herbs.
—Jackie Caradonio, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinctures
Noun
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The glider chairs, though, are already sold out in a few colors, so act fast.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Feb. 2026
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Pair it with bold colors, rich textures, and contrasting materials for a fresh, layered look.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The retrospective paints a fuller picture of the man who famously turned a urinal into a sculpture and coined a whole new category, the readymade.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
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Scholars of immigration, media and criminal law say such a media campaign is unprecedented and paints a distorted picture of immigrants and crime.—
Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Though tones can match, a room often looks elevated and well-styled when there are multiple shades involved.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
22 Feb. 2026
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This relatively under-the-radar foundation comes in 16 shades, 13 of which are in stock on Amazon and Stila’s website.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
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Anyone who tints or colors their hair knows all about this.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For today’s menswear makers, crafting clothes from these rosy hues seems less about pushing the sartorial envelope and more about referencing history.—
Adam Mansuroglu,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2026
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The mountain is incredibly hypnotic when catching the pearly hues of the first and last light of day and distils the unearthly beauty of the Himalayas into one gorgeous frame.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The piercing doesn't necessarily damage the trees, but their excrement, which is high in sugar, stains the trees and blocks photosynthesis, which eventually suffocates the trees, the researchers said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
9 Feb. 2026
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This mixture attacks stains a bit stronger than the water solution.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sleek lines, warm wood tones and moody, dark finishes create a space that feels contemporary and intimate, with subtle nods to the building’s artistic past in the art hanging on the walls curated from local Denver artists.—
Sara Rosenthal,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Strong colors and bold materials defined the character’s public-facing persona, while neutral tones and slim silhouettes appeared in her more private moments.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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 2 Mar. 2026.
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