tincturing

verb

present participle of tincture
as in painting
to give color or a different color to clouds tinctured by the rays of the setting sun

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tincturing
  1. painting
  2. staining
  3. dyeing
  4. tinting
  5. coloring
  6. brightening
Verb
  • For years, conservatives have been painting California as a progressive basket case, predicting that Democratic mismanagement would plunge its economy down the tubes and send rich people fleeing.
    — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026
  • My local store was running an employee pumpkin-painting contest, with all the finished pumpkins lined up in the big bay window by the checkout lines for patrons to vote on their favorite one.
    — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of painting
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  • Tips To Keep Your Sink Clean Longer Rinse the sink after every use to get rid of food debris that can cause odors, get rid of soap scum, and reduce staining.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Hydrogen peroxide acts as a mild disinfectant that kills mold and bacteria and is very helpful for light staining.
    — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of staining
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  • After Care After dyeing your hair with a box hair dye, Zeitoun recommends not washing it for three days to add longevity to the color.
    — Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The Grammy-winning singer has never shied away from dyeing her hair.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Definition of dyeing
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  • The pumpkin takes their place, tinting the dough a pretty golden color.
    — Emily Paster, Midwest Living, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones talked about tinting the windows to AT&T Stadium following the FIFA World Cup in an interview with Fox 4.
    — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of tinting
Verb
  • Somewhere today, a healthcare worker is coloring another tiny pinkie purple.
    — Katrine L. Wallace, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The team revised Rotta’s face and coloring to bring him closer to Jabba while refining his muscular physique.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of coloring
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  • The combination of citrus fragrance and airy, fluffy bubbles lifts your spirits, and the blend of brightening ingredients, including powerhouse vitamin C, smooths and evens skin.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 Nov. 2026
  • If true, the early afterglow hypothetically traces back to the jet’s wings, while the brightening X-ray phase came from the thin core.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of brightening
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