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
  • Plants benefit from afternoon shade in warm Southern climates.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Hope: Ultimately, the protests suggest the possibility that, eventually, an overwhelming majority of Palestinians will never again allow themselves to be ruled by revanchist tyrants of any shade.
    Bret Stephens, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The Experimental Revolution List, known for his pioneering work in behavioral economics, painted a nuanced picture of AI's role in scientific experimentation.
    Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Republicans like Dhillon Republicans painted a very different picture of Dhillon and her potential mission.
    David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The TVs come in a variety of colors, though the second-gen model choices amount to just three: Volcanic Grey, Arctic Silver and Atlantic Blue.
    David Phelan, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • These paintings, with their bold color and crisp columnar forms, previously served as a sorbet course amid the Baroque chiaroscuro.
    Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Its players are turncoats whose legacies are forever stained.
    Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Be careful and don’t use it every wash because these products can stain your hair with a pink or lavender tint.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Meanwhile, flowering branches are embroidered on pale sheer chiffon tunics in watery pastel tones.
    Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The few details revealed in the trailer suggest that the first season, at least, will draw heavily from All Systems Red and will have a lighter tone.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • The trooper began following the driver of the Honda, which had tinted windows and a tinted windshield and alleged that the vehicle was being driven between 100 and 120 mph and using all three lanes and the median to pass other drivers, according to the warrant affidavits.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The warm peachy/coral hue mimics the natural flush that comes from sunshine, instantly brightening the complexion with a dewy, radiant finish.
    Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The Glasses’ collection features three color stories, neutral tones inspired by the siblings’ homeland; the red and black hues recalling Navajo dyeing techniques, and indigo.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In February Brown dyed her hair from golden brown to platinum blonde and began emulating the voluminous hairstyles of ’90s icons like Pamela Anderson and Jessica Simpson, with the red carpet outfits to match.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2025
  • The other featured a trio of lamb, chicken, and prawns, the last dyed a near-neon pink with paprika.
    Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025

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“Tincture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tincture. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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