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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as in to paint
to give color or a different color to
clouds tinctured by the rays of the setting sun
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Recent Examples of tincture
Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 25 Oct. 2024
The siblings wanted to give that a try with Mom, in the form of a tincture that Mom could get in her orange juice.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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
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Noun
Foragers have also taken to social media to share the process of gathering the plant and making tinctures of their own.
—Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 25 Oct. 2024
The siblings wanted to give that a try with Mom, in the form of a tincture that Mom could get in her orange juice.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tincture
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Shop them in a variety of shades, from classic blue and washed black to white and more.Talia Abbas, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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Among the best hair colors to try in 2025, platinum hair color stands out as one of the boldest and most transformative shades there is.Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2025
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The film goes out of its way to paint him as a man of the people, who rides the subway and eats at inexpensive cafes rather than living in the lap of luxury like many of his peers.James Marsh, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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Every time Freedom Caucus members gum up the works for Republicans, Jeffries is able to paint it as Republican ineptitude rather than having to answer questions about Democratic obstruction.Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
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The birdcage name comes from the sturdy frame design that has a woodgrain color, making this a great piece for anyone leaning into neutrals in their home or who wants to add a timeless piece to their living room or bedroom.Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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Broad-leaved and needled evergreen shrubs are the workhorses of winter, providing enduring structure and color.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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The clay could have been put onto the bone directly, or the bone could have been held in a cloth already stained with red ochre.Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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The assault permanently stained Yarrow's reputation, particularly in the #MeToo era, as he was regularly disinvited from events once his name became known as a performing guest.Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Kings showed out on national TV, but the game got off to a slow start with both teams setting a defensive tone in the opening minutes.Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
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The Senate is heading toward a final vote on legislation that would give states the power to challenge federal immigration policies and require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes, setting a new tone on immigration as Donald Trump enters the White House.Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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The prosecutor Alice Holloway noted that in 2023, Stormzy had previously admitted to driving a Lamborghini Urus that had front windows illegally tinted to only 4% light transmission, violating the 70% requirement.Thomas Smith, Billboard, 2 Jan. 2025
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The truck windows were tinted, which police say explains why two days passed before the bodies were discovered.Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Dining rooms and home offices are being given a makeover with shades of emerald and forest hues.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Walmart’s new branding is a combination of its True Blue and Spark Yellow hues — the colors are consistent but have been slightly spruced up.Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
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Schwimmer's ex-wife Buckman has also shared that their daughter loves experimenting with her style, including dyeing her hair different colors like blue and pink, and even shaving her head.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Artisans aged and dyed the costumes over and over again, relentlessly pursuing verisimilitude in all things.Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Tincture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tincture. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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