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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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Recent Examples of tincture
Noun
Liquid extracts: Liquid ashwagandha extracts, or tinctures, are easy to add to water, juices, or teas. Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2025 The cloister houses an herbalist doling out tisanes and tinctures and a boulangerie producing sourdough loaves from flour milled on-site. Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 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
  • There are fans and even a few misters especially in the ride queues, but some sun shades would be a very welcome addition.
    Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 22 May 2025
  • And because blue is a serene choice all around for a bedroom, these denim-centric shades offer a feel that’s timeless and inviting.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2025
Verb
  • Sleek, flat-panel cabinets (painted in Dylan by Portola Paints) contrast with the irregular zellige tile backsplash by Zia Tile.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2025
  • The company blends sales and streaming data as well as total audience impressions at radio to paint a picture of which hard rock tracks are the most popular in the U.S.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • The neutral texture plays well with bold colors, prints, fun accessories, and layered swimwear.
    Vanessa L. Powell, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
  • Light: The first and shortest boiling produces the sweetest and lightest in color molasses, with 65 percent sucrose (a type of sugar).
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
Verb
  • Plus, the matte, two-tone color scheme helps resist staining, maintaining the spoons' stylish appeal over time.
    Toby Rose, Parents, 22 May 2025
  • Then, once completed, pasting begins, where mud from the henna plant is placed atop the area to stain.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • But the tone and the mood of the room and the lighting is very strong and dramatic.
    Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 29 May 2025
  • Spring Cascade channels the romantic gardens of Provence with soft pink, purple, and green tones that feel grounded in nature but delicately styled.
    Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Verb
  • Another officer later told the driver he was stopped because the vehicle had tinted windows.
    Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
  • And because it’s tinted, there’s no white cast—just a soft-focus finish that doesn’t exaggerate texture or fine lines.
    Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • For the night, the daughter of Michael Jackson wore a tonal brown look with notes of amber honey hues for sartorial synergy.
    Mikelle Street, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
  • That was 38 years ago this month, and the lipstick hue the makeup artist chose that fateful day has remained a constant in her makeup routine ever since.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
Verb
  • It was dyed pink, and had blue tufts on each corner.
    Sam Kean, The Atlantic, 26 May 2025
  • Fellow Oscar winner and close friend Clooney dyed his famous silver strands brunette for his Broadway debut in the stage production of Good Night, and Good Luck.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 23 May 2025

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“Tincture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tincture. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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