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.
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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.
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Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Others like building rituals around teas or tinctures.
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Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
Often used in teas and tinctures.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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.
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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
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All colors are the same price right now and come with free shipping, but note the delivery dates because some will arrive quicker than others.
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The 50th edition of the nation’s largest Independence Day celebration will feature 85,000 fireworks shells in 30 colors launched from six barges, plus a new laser show from the Brooklyn Bridge.
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But a closer examination paints a more complicated picture.
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Emre Elmas of San Francisco paints his face before the World Cup group stage match between Paraguay and Turkiye.
Noun
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Dransfield suspects these fluffy, wispy worlds are probably white or blue, depending on whether the skies there are cloudy — not shades of cotton-candy pink.
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Additional online-exclusive colors are also expected, with green shades among them, according to Lanzuk on Naver.
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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.
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Anyone who tints or colors their hair knows all about this.
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Timeless and versatile, blue—in a range of hues—has been a trending color of the year.
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They’re marked down in summer-forward hues, too.
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When that protective finish gets damaged, the toilet actually stains easier and is harder to keep clean over time.
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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.
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As summer lingers into autumn, the flower heads take on pink tones as the foliage turns a brilliant wine-red.
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The vibe of every room is prim and professional, with clean lines and neutral tones, creating spaces that would feel appropriate as the backdrop of a last-minute work Zoom, but not too rigid for the kick-off of a leisure trip.
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As fans of the book may recall, Sloane dyes her hair to match her employer—no wonder Lohan and Woodley look like blonde twins!
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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.
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“Tinctures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinctures. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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