as in colors
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 paints
to give color or a different color to
clouds tinctured by the rays of the setting sun
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Through surreal collages, abstract dreamscapes, and hauntingly beautiful animals, EMA paints a picture of humanity’s past, present, and future in the midst of challenges and changes.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024 -
However, data paints a different picture.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
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Look at this year’s best iterations, available in wearable hues, from matte blacks to rich, gem tones, and a variety of silhouettes (cropped!—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
23 Dec. 2024
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Available in six shades in total, from your reds to your pinks and peachy hues, this formula has an extremely light watery texture, delivering a juicy, satin finish.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
23 Dec. 2024
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This ensures our testing base spans different skin tones, genders, and dermatological conditions.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
24 Dec. 2024
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Later Barbie would embrace ethnic identities and various skin tones.—
Dawn Mitchell,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Tinctures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinctures. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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