staining 1 of 2

noun

Definition of stainingnext
as in discoloration

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staining

2 of 2

verb

present participle of stain
1
as in marring
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable her poor choice of companions stained her reputation somewhat

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2
as in painting
to give color or a different color to stained the table to look like cherry

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3
as in blackening
to make dirty oil stained his work pants

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staining
  1. discoloration
  2. painting
  3. coloring
  4. brightening
Noun
  • Because vitamin C also helps promote collagen production and combat discoloration, SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic will help improve overall skin texture and tone, wrinkles included.
    Emily Orofino, Allure, 29 Oct. 2024
  • There is typically scarring and/or skin discoloration after removal.
    Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of discoloration
Verb
  • Consider whether wood might add warmth to the space or if painting everything a dark color would create a moodier atmosphere.
    Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Make the space appear more cohesive by picking out a color in the wallpaper and painting the room's trim in the same shade.
    Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of painting
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  • Finally, polling suggests that political polarization is significantly coloring people's views of the economy.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Or, if an artwork hasn’t sold, the gallery may want to discount the price — but, again, this is kept private to avoid coloring the artist’s body of work, Harriman said.
    Lucy Handley, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of coloring
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  • These lasers are an all-purpose skin refresh, mitigating sun damage, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, improving skin laxity, tightening the appearance of pore size, and brightening the skin.
    Amber Gibson, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Because kojic acid pairs well with most ingredients, it is often combined with other skin-brightening elements (like niacinamide, azelaic acid, vitamin C, and tranexamic acid) to enhance its effects.
    Devon Abelman, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of brightening
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