1
: having tone or a specified tone : characterized or distinguished by a tone
2
of paper
: having a slight tint
3
a
: having the muscles firm and the skin taut
toned arms
b
of muscles
: firm and strong
toned abs
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My cabin had a neutral-toned color scheme with decor in varying shades of beige and a dark navy carpet, which was a nice contrast to the vibrant art that decorates most of the ship.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Walking into Strawdog’s venue at the Factory Theater feels like going underwater, thanks to Rose Johnson’s all-blue scenic design and Ellie Humphrys’ cool-toned lighting.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Doechii is breathtaking in a peacock top that shows off her toned abs at The Daily Front Row's 10th Annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards on April 14.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
The streaming service’s logo appears large on the Hypercar’s slender sides, with some minimal and retro warm-toned stripes breaking up the mostly white bodywork and connecting the headlights.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 16 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Walking into Strawdog’s venue at the Factory Theater feels like going underwater, thanks to Rose Johnson’s all-blue scenic design and Ellie Humphrys’ cool-toned lighting.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Doechii is breathtaking in a peacock top that shows off her toned abs at The Daily Front Row's 10th Annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards on April 14.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
The streaming service’s logo appears large on the Hypercar’s slender sides, with some minimal and retro warm-toned stripes breaking up the mostly white bodywork and connecting the headlights.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Toned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toned. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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