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
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
Following the farm tour, the weekend culminates in a Craft Cannabis Marketplace, where small growers showcase their flower, edibles, tinctures, and topicals.
—Kim Westerman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Today, Warren-Thomas operates Nature Made Me, a full-service herbal apothecary and tea house in Kansas City, offering teas, tinctures (a medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol), consultations and community education.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2025
Each morning, an Apres Sleep Cart is at your service, providing healing tinctures, stretch cards, and facial mists.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 7 Aug. 2025
As the brand has been growing, Huck said consumers are increasingly interested in different formats, which have included capsules, tinctures, chews, lollipops and gummies to date.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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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
Following the farm tour, the weekend culminates in a Craft Cannabis Marketplace, where small growers showcase their flower, edibles, tinctures, and topicals.
—Kim Westerman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Today, Warren-Thomas operates Nature Made Me, a full-service herbal apothecary and tea house in Kansas City, offering teas, tinctures (a medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol), consultations and community education.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2025
Each morning, an Apres Sleep Cart is at your service, providing healing tinctures, stretch cards, and facial mists.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 7 Aug. 2025
As the brand has been growing, Huck said consumers are increasingly interested in different formats, which have included capsules, tinctures, chews, lollipops and gummies to date.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinctures
Noun
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Choose from three sizes and five colors.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
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Available colors and sizing are limited, so be sure to snap up your pair before they’re gone.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The new book is evocative and paints an intimate portrait of the way Andres likes to eat, while telling stories of Spanish food culture through Andrés home cooking.—
Jamila Robinson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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Aileen Wuornos, in her own words Throughout the interview with Hirst, Wuornos paints herself as a victim, describing a rough childhood raised by her strict, devout Christian grandparents.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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Plus, the color options include both neutral shades and more vibrant hues like burgundy, olive, and purple.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The lighting system complements the simple and intimate interior concept of the studio, which features essential furniture in wood and is dominated by neutral shades.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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The hoarding of the Hermès store came down briefly earlier this year, revealing the diamond tile collage in orange hues covering the building, as well as bronze metal art hovering on top.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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This one from Bearaby comes in several different hues, is made from 100% organic cotton, and is available in four weight options ranging from 10 to 25 pounds.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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Blood still regularly stains the floors of the Coliseum’s rings.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Set against a backdrop of ivory and sand tones, the elegant furnishings employ elevated silhouettes and textured fabrics, while the cobalt blue chef’s kitchen brings an unexpected vibrancy to the open-living layout.—
Gabriela Ulloa,
Architectural Digest,
25 Oct. 2025
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To achieve professional-looking velvet nails, keep in mind that the most intense tones (such as reds, greens, or blues amplify the depth), while in soft colors like gray, beige or powdered pink, the texture becomes more discreet but just as elegant.—
Laura Solla,
Glamour,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Tinctures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinctures. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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