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
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
Echinacea is a flowering plant often taken as a tea or dietary supplement, available in many forms, including capsules, liquid extracts, and tinctures.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
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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
Echinacea is a flowering plant often taken as a tea or dietary supplement, available in many forms, including capsules, liquid extracts, and tinctures.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinctures
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This would be an entertaining video to show up on your doom scroll late at night, seeing how paint colors can be mixed and matched to present the color of your opponent, but two and a half minutes of this?—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Anrabess Short-Sleeve A-Line Maxi Dress Available in 26 colors, this A-line dress is an easy choice for your upcoming summer getaway.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The second scenario paints a more concerning picture.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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But, the sentiment on social media, particularly from Rebels fans, paints a different, less rosy picture.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Those bright, vibrant blooms in shades of yellow, orange, and red also repel flies and other insects thanks to their pungent odors.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Eight shades suit a range of skin tones, from soft cool pinks to warm peachy corals.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
10 May 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 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
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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
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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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Every failure of the state now stains the turban as well as the uniform.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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For example, cedar and redwood create a stunning visual appeal with their warm red and orange tones.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
13 May 2026
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The dulcet tones of that thick Irish accent are perfectly intelligible over the phone, THR puts to him.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Tinctures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinctures. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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