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
Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 15 Dec. 2025
This sweet smelling fragrance has warm notes of vanilla absolute, sandalwood and vanilla tincture, for an elevated, sexy version of the classic scent.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2025
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
Ginger is generally safe for daily use in various forms, including fresh, capsules, tinctures, and teas.
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The orchestral arrangements are tinctured with dissonance; sustained synthesizer tones slide on and off pitch, feeling precarious.
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Available in 10 wear-with-anything shades, including black, army green, and brown, the shacket has earned praise from shoppers who call out its high-quality construction and trendy yet comfortable design in their reviews.—
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For more swoon-worthy savings, look no further than the Sam Edelman Women’s Talia Slip-on Shoes, which are a breeze to get on thanks to adjustable velcro straps, and also come in a vacation-ready French Burgundy shade.—
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During the week, Barton often painted an image of himself as more sinned against than sinning.—
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Asthma attacks, severe headaches and lesions on her arms and legs painted a mysterious picture for doctors, some of whom suggested the pain was all in her head.—
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He was drawn to the kinds of exotic materials favored by the Japanese—among them, rare stones such as color-changing alexandrites and blue-green Paraíba tourmalines—as opposed to, say, emeralds, a staple of the Indian-jewelry repertoire.—
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With a Black/Black/Light Graphite color combination, the style blacks out the entire nubuck leather upper with lighter graphite accents on the tongue and insole branding.—
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This mixture attacks stains a bit stronger than the water solution.—
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While new doors can cost anywhere from several hundred to thousands of dollars, staining, painting, and weather stripping can be done for under $150, according to O'Reilly.—
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The system adapts to tone and intent without forcing app switching or blank-page starts.—
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Scott says these tones work beautifully across both flooring and wall surfaces, and create seamless, layered interiors that feel grounded and connected to nature.—
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Plus, check out Jennifer Aniston’s go-to tinted serum and other shopper-favorite OneSkin products, below.—
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The primer will be tinted with a small amount of color pigment to approximate the paint color.—
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The Fisoew Oversized Sweatshirt Dress comes in great winter colors like burgundy, black, and navy, which can help bridge the gap between summer brights and darker winter hues.—
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The exceptionally cozy Softstream High-rise Pants are a rare 46 percent off and come in six eye-catching winter hues, while the ultra-packable Dance Studio Mid-rise Joggers are under $50 and feature a two-way stretch for comfort at any angle.—
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As is tradition on the third day of the Sydney Test, also known as the Pink Test, people wore pink shirts, dresses, hats, suits or even dyed their hair to show support for the McGrath Foundation.—
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Another student describes making algae yarn over winter break, boiling and dyeing it in her kitchen.—
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“Tincture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tincture. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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