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
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
Ginger is generally safe for daily use in various forms, including fresh, capsules, tinctures, and teas.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 15 Dec. 2025
This marks the brand’s first liposomal product, joining Lemme’s variety of formats including gummies, chews, lollipops and tinctures.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
From their produce, Erin makes tinctures, teas, pesto, homemade pasta and pesto and also sold fresh eggs from her large poultry flock.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Inside, products from flower, vapes, pre-rolls, tinctures, topicals, extracts and the always popular edibles are available for recreational as well as medical use.
—Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Once the workplace of Revolutionary War figure General Hugh Mercer, the recreated 18th-century pharmacy and doctor’s office is filled with tinctures, leeches, and surgical tools, all explained by costumed interpreters.
—Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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
Ginger is generally safe for daily use in various forms, including fresh, capsules, tinctures, and teas.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 15 Dec. 2025
This marks the brand’s first liposomal product, joining Lemme’s variety of formats including gummies, chews, lollipops and tinctures.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
From their produce, Erin makes tinctures, teas, pesto, homemade pasta and pesto and also sold fresh eggs from her large poultry flock.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Inside, products from flower, vapes, pre-rolls, tinctures, topicals, extracts and the always popular edibles are available for recreational as well as medical use.
—Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Once the workplace of Revolutionary War figure General Hugh Mercer, the recreated 18th-century pharmacy and doctor’s office is filled with tinctures, leeches, and surgical tools, all explained by costumed interpreters.
—Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinctures
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For quick errands or working around the house, the EasySpirit Women’s Traveltime (now 35 percent off) is a sneaker-clog hybrid that features excellent cushioning and comes in a range of vibrant colors.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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This 100 percent cotton trapeze-style dress comes in 11 colors and sizes S to XXL.—
Lauren Finney Harden,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Doig is an avid skier and a hockey fan, and often paints alpine scenes.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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After jumping forward a year, His & Hers paints a sunny portrait of Anna and Jack's lives.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Plus, check out its manicure prep products and more of my favorite shades below.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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Designers tend to go for timeless shades that are versatile for a variety of settings.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 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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This classic eucalyptus wreath combines green and off-white hues for the perfect wintry decoration that can easily be left on your door well into spring.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Colors take center stage, embedding references to the paintings and glasswork in European churches, the hues of the natural landscape in China’s Dunhuang county, as well as to the iconography and embroideries from the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern dynasties in ancient China.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This mixture attacks stains a bit stronger than the water solution.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Season with salt and lots of pepper and bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking often, until the turmeric stains the mixture a wonderful golden color and the liquid starts to steam, about 3 minutes.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Nov. 2025
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Slow-attack tones emerge and are subsumed back within the haze, like single strands of a spiderweb zooming in and out of focus; the uppermost reaches are suffused in a delicate scrim of what sounds like electronic crickets.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
14 Jan. 2026
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One/Size is currently offering 13 products at Boots, including top seller On ‘Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray and various primers formulated for a variety of skin tones and types.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Tinctures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinctures. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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