tincturing

verb

Definition of tincturingnext
present participle of tincture
as in painting
to give color or a different color to clouds tinctured by the rays of the setting sun

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  1. painting
  2. coloring
  3. brightening
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  • Danaher would put the words on the wall using an electro pounce machine, a sign painting technology with an electric current running through a pen tip.
    Nathan Pugh, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
  • As mentioned, painting a coffered ceiling can add to the overall aesthetic.
    Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of painting
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  • Finally, polling suggests that political polarization is significantly coloring people's views of the economy.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Or, if an artwork hasn’t sold, the gallery may want to discount the price — but, again, this is kept private to avoid coloring the artist’s body of work, Harriman said.
    Lucy Handley, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of coloring
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  • These lasers are an all-purpose skin refresh, mitigating sun damage, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, improving skin laxity, tightening the appearance of pore size, and brightening the skin.
    Amber Gibson, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Because kojic acid pairs well with most ingredients, it is often combined with other skin-brightening elements (like niacinamide, azelaic acid, vitamin C, and tranexamic acid) to enhance its effects.
    Devon Abelman, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of brightening
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