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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
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 Dried valerian roots can be prepared as teas or tinctures, while other plant materials and extracts have been distributed as capsules or tablets, per the NIH. Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinctures
Noun
  • Some insects and other animals have evolved to take pollen or nectar from specific plant species or flowers of a particular shape or a particular range of colors.
    Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
  • This one is under $10, has close to 5,500 five-star ratings, comes in a whopping 46 colors, and can be paired with just about anything.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Verb
  • The second scenario paints a more concerning picture.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
  • But, the sentiment on social media, particularly from Rebels fans, paints a different, less rosy picture.
    Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Glittering in its design, the black panther was accentuated and highlighted by wisps of sheer fabric that flowed from the waistline of the dress to the arrival carpet, in shades of black and gray.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 May 2026
  • Gary, meanwhile, is a creature of the city in slick suits and a Mercedes, a divorced former cop who now leverages his old connections for vague, lucrative work that may not ever cross over into the explicitly illicit, but that definitely involves shades of gray.
    Alison Willmore, Vulture, 17 May 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
  • This season, designers continue to favor vibrant hues, elevated button detailing and rich textures to add depth to office dressing, whether through tonal layering or unexpected pairings.
    Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
  • Some of the hundreds of available hues rival even my favorite nail-polish brands for their oddball names and vibrancy.
    Brett Berk, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Every failure of the state now stains the turban as well as the uniform.
    Bobby Ghosh, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The film, which is set to bow in Un Certain Regard on May 21, tumbles through tones, swerving through pitch-black humor, empathy, fury and larger-than-life moments.
    William Earl, Variety, 20 May 2026
  • Long sought after by breeders and gardeners, the elusive goal of a hosta with stable, lasting red tones has finally been achieved.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 20 May 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 24 May. 2026.

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