tinctures 1 of 2

plural of tincture
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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tinctures

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verb

present tense third-person singular of tincture

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Verb
  • Writer-director Askhat Kuchinchirekov paints a vivid portraiture of the young adolescent’s daily life, captured through moments of both cheer and resentment.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Unlike previous studies that typically focused on single events, this study paints a broader picture of how these forests respond to storms over time.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Louie also loves navy blue and deep green hues for a more subtle way to bring in joy to your cold-weather ensembles.
    Andrea Bossi, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
  • According to Pinterest, rich red hues are in, kicking neutrals to the curb.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • This lightweight serum is powered by 15% vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid to brighten, firm, and correct uneven skin tones.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The skin tones of these black actors, seen in mundane settings, achieve an aesthetic advance that elevates Leigh’s sociological vision.
    Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Tinctures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinctures. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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