as in painting
to give color or a different color to
clouds tinctured by the rays of the setting sun
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One is that there’s this centaur — half-horse, half-me — painting in my apartment.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025 -
Spanberger’s campaign had looped the clip in a string of attack ads painting her as combative and unprepared.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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Holevich adds that cleaning these surfaces promptly will help prevent long-term staining and lingering odors.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
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Foods like tomato sauce and chocolate can cause staining if they aren't wiped up right away.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Another student describes making algae yarn over winter break, boiling and dyeing it in her kitchen.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Dec. 2025
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So, we’re used to thinking about dyeing our hair—and focusing on our roots—as a corrective, routine treatment to cover gray hair.—
Irene Coltrinari,
Vogue,
28 Dec. 2025
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Hawley and a team of craftspeople worked across the globe embroidering, aging and tinting the costumes for the film.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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What does the law say about tinting windows?—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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The chromium in the pan can react to high temperatures, leading to rainbow coloring on stainless steel.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Though some fans online have wondered if the Grammy winner is sporting a wig in the photo, Grande appears to have confirmed that the change is more permanent by tagging Francesco De Chiara, who specializes in hair coloring.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2025
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Gerdes loves to work silver foliage plants like dusty miller (Jacobaea maritima) into containers, their light, shimmery leaves brightening up the garden.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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Chicken and rice is a satisfying choice for brightening anyone's day.—
Emma Ashe,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Tincturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tincturing. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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