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
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
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
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinctures
Noun
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In 2021, the Giants became the first team to incorporate Pride colors into their on-field uniform for their Pride game.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Fox’s studio coverage will also be in HDR for the first time, bringing a wider range of colors.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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But new video obtained by B’Tselem and shared with CNN paints a different picture.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The album features 13 songs on a split tracklist, styled after a vinyl or cassette tape, that paints a chronological narrative about the dismantling of a romantic relationship.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The vintage slip-ons mixed two shades of purple leather.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 June 2026
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The Main Match Concealer is available in 22 shades, with careful consideration for South Asian undertones (which are often breezed by).—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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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
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In the primary bathroom, Italian art students hand-painted the mirrors with similarly metallic hues, which complement the brass basins hammered by a Lebanese artist.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
13 June 2026
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Northern Lights illuminate the night sky with vivid purple and green hues above a distant cityscape following a strong solar storm coinciding with the spring equinox in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, on March 20, 2026.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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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
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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
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While the lobby areas and restaurants lean into the playful side of a contemporary art hotel, the rooms are more calming with neutral tones and the continuation of the lobby’s black marble in the credenzas and nightstands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The array of feathers added pops of color to the dress, with muted, earthy tones like soft browns and golds and more featured throughout.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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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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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 17 Jun. 2026.
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