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
Jamie Ballard, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
And concentrated additives like tinctures have been around for years.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 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
So, tote these tubes and tinctures into partnered play and solo sessions, and feel the difference.
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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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Each of its four shades uses Skin Adapt Pigment Technology to adapt to skin tone while the formula also relays modest sun protection.Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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It’s practically made for travel, but there’s really nowhere this coat won’t make a splash thanks to its gorgeous faux leather accents, flattering fit, and beautiful snowy-white shade.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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Before installing, paint the plastic Ceiling White to give it a more matte texture.Helen Havlak, The Verge, 29 Nov. 2024
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With demographic factors suggesting that more closures are likely in the future, colleges are under pressure to paint the rosiest picture possible for their applicants even while financial realities lead to program and service reductions.Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Coach Outlet Cyber Week sale Coach Mini Rowan File Bag Add a pop of color to your holiday look with this Coach bag on sale for $183 off.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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Get it in 28 colors, including white, blue, pink, green, and more.Nicol Natale, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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No, his worst error—and the thing that will forever stain what was otherwise an admirable presidency—was his failure to arrest former President Donald Trump on Jan. 21, 2021.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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These works, stained with mud and dyes, choreograph one’s movement around the gallery (shared with Caccuri) in the absence of easy sightlines.Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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In a world often painted in muted tones, Ashley Longshore enters like a firework display at a black-tie gala.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The great room, a warm womb drenched in buttery tones that Bacon reserves for sipping Sleepy Girl Mocktails in the evenings by candlelight, is a prime example of making this approach work in one’s favor.Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Dec. 2024
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When the tint is activated, the lenses transition from clear to tinted, which enhances readability and contrast, further improving immersion.Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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This is an effect that can be sported all over the face as a monochromatic look—tinting the eyes, lips, and cheeks with a single hue—perhaps in the same multipurpose shade, or in a variety deep berry finishes.Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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Throughout this image, filaments and wisps of different hues represent reflected starlight from still-forming protostars within the cloud.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024
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The all-black exterior is ideal for a bolder room that's leaning into moody color palettes and dramatic hues on the walls.Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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The risk of toxic emissions is greater when candles are scented or dyed, which is another reason why paraffin-free candles aren’t immediately in the clear.Kristen Rogers, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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From creating an African wax print bomber jacket in Johannesburg, South Africa, to making your own leather bag in Bologna, Italy, custom jewelry making in San Francisco or dyeing t-shirts with leaves from the rainforest in Hawaii.Olivia Pinnock, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Tincture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tincture. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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