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verb

past tense of tincture
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Adjective
  • When the Woods Hole Science Aquarium reopens in 2027, the split-colored lobster is expected to be among the animals on display for visitors — a 1-in-50-million catch that went from a Cape Cod fishing boat to a permanent home at a Massachusetts aquarium.
    Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Deputies put out a be-on-the-lookout for a dark-colored car.
    Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • As the women sat on a silk fabric sofa, the wall behind them showcased a painting of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, painted by Ferdinand Richardt in 1858.
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Another man, rakishly smoking a cigarette and dressed in an incongruous outfit of sweatpants and a plaid peacoat, has painted his face to resemble the Joker.
    Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The disconnect — platinum hits deemed too folky or rock-tinged to fly on rustic-hodgepodge radio stations — suggests this business is something other than a meritocracy.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The song pairs Wilson’s vocal with those of the late crooner, making for an elegant, twang-tinged take on the wintry track.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • For example, Miles Teller’s eyebrows, inexplicably tinted and placed.
    Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
  • For example, Miles Teller’s eyebrows, inexplicably tinted and placed.
    Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Gayle Wilson, who once worked as a blackjack dealer, enjoyed sewing and making stained glass, according to Lindley Funeral Homes.
    David K. Li, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Gently scrub the stained area with a soft bristle brush or clean soft cloth.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • All sizes are dyed without the use of harmful chemicals and are easy to machine wash and dry on a low setting.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The bag is fashioned from the hide of a Niloticus crocodile, which has been carefully hand-dyed to create a white-to-grey ombre that evokes the Himalayan mountains.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The addition of a deeply hued wine reduction, like balsamic vinegar from another world, tames what could have been a dish that ate too sweet.
    Timothy DePeugh, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
  • An official collection of pastel-hued chinaware has also been released to mark the occasion.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The rich buttermilk ranch dressing is brightened by fresh lemon juice and zest, which balances the tang of buttermilk and sour cream with the savory herb notes of chives and basil.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Ancho chile and cayenne give a layered blend of heat while brightened up by caraway, cumin, and coriander.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Tinctured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinctured. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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