tincture 1 of 2

as in shade
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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tincture

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verb

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Recent Examples of tincture
Noun
The company Mary’s Medicinals has nailed the tincture game with their line of products that focus on health and wellness. Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2025 Topical use of avocado pit tincture could lead to skin irritation or hives, especially for people with a latex allergy. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
The orchestral arrangements are tinctured with dissonance; sustained synthesizer tones slide on and off pitch, feeling precarious. Jon Pareles, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2020 That sartorial elegance bespoke a deep embrace of tradition, tinctured with just the right amount of satire to be amusing. Roger Kimball, WSJ, 15 May 2018 See All Example Sentences for tincture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tincture
Noun
  • Keep reading to learn about the four main paint shades that pros would rather not see in a hallway, and why.
    Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
  • The ornate design will look great will all your suitcase mainstays, plus shoppers have their choice of seven springy shades, from red to sage green.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Include a beginner's guide to painting to encourage new techniques.
    Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • In addition, fans are excited to pick up official miniatures to paint and portray desperate battles between humans and Xenomorphs on the table top.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Research on atopic dermatitis, the most common type of eczema, suggests that people of color, including South Asian individuals like Roy, as well as Black and Latinx folks, may have more severe and persistent eczema.
    Sierra Leone Starks, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The darker the color, the more likely an area is to experience unseasonably warm weather.
    Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • If Bonhoeffer’s example is used to justify more far-right Christian violence in America, that would be another tragedy — and a cruel irony that would stain the legacy of a man who gave up everything to confront a tyrant.
    John Blake, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Pérez's manager, Enrique Paulino, spoke to reporters at the scene, his shirt stained with blood.
    Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This has resulted in consumers questioning if the products are meant for deeper skin tones at all.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Hints, Clues, Answers For Wednesday, April 23 New Jersey Wildfire Forces Evacuation Of 3,000 Residents—Leaves 25,000 Homes Without Power DAZN Boxing posted the video: The timing and tone of the comments from Eubank Sr. couldn’t have been more direct.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The tight, shiny skin weeps an oily iridescence that tints the light around the woman as she twirls, evidently delighted by her affliction.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • The case core is tinted in deep black, echoing the onyx featured behind the tourbillon cage and along its sides.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This pick comes in three hues and three SPF levels.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Prince Louis tagged along for the Easter Matins Service for the first time in 2023, and the Wales family had a matching moment by wearing blue hues. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage?
    Janine Henni, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Or dye just the ends of the hair as a way to protect the scalp from exposure to chemicals.
    Anna Earl, Parents, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Onions can be dyed just as potatoes can be, as long as the harder, outer layers are removed first.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025

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“Tincture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tincture. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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