as in painting
to give color or a different color to
clouds tinctured by the rays of the setting sun
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Pet Portraits Are In Greater Demand Cy Hundley has been drawing and painting animals professionally for 35 years.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026 -
The new turf will feature several elements that make Boise State unique, from marking the kickoff at the 35-yard lines with images of the state of Idaho to painting the 2- and 11-yard lines orange in honor of program legends Ashton Jeanty and Kellen Moore.—
Shaun Goodwin
May 25,
Idaho Statesman,
25 May 2026
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Use place mats or tablecloths on your kitchen table to keep food spills, condensation from drinks, and utensils from marring or staining the surface.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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And the incident was one of four mechanical problems with the LCS fleet in a year, staining the reputation of the ships’ reliability.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Any colors that can catch your eye from a plate (and make your mouth water) are guaranteed to make an impact in 2026; edible flowers are the key to organically dyeing drinks and desserts with different hues.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
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One day later, Smith shared a video of Cline dyeing Easter eggs while his mom sang and danced.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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The atmosphere is lousy with the stuff, tinting the air a butterscotch color—except near the sun in the sky, where light scattering creates a blue aura that is best visible at sunset.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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Consider tinting your brows one to two shades darker than your new hair color for a cohesive look.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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When buying, look for mushrooms that are firm and consistent in coloring.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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To understand that definition, put yourself in the position of the verifier in the map-coloring example.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
11 May 2026
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Other ingredients to look for include SPF, present in Supergoop’s formula, and vitamin C, a brightening agent that’s whipped into Nerrā’s dry oil.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 May 2026
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Grab it in brightening pink or yellow shades, or go with the transparent option for a more flexible finish.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
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“Tincturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tincturing. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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