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Recent Examples of intonation
Kent has developed techniques to replicate the smudges and other signs of her hand — not that different from the way her interpreters must convey her words as well as her intonation and other nuances of communication.
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Aruna D’souza, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
The video playfully imitates the exaggerated intonations and repetitive phrases often heard in an influencer's product placement videos.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
But in your case, your ability to capture the intonation and inflection of Belle’s Australian accent is almost uncanny.
—Max Gao, Variety, 7 Feb. 2025
Malkovich’s subdued and convincing performance, defined by a low and drawn-out intonation, chafes against Green’s verbose screenplay.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
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Aruna D’souza, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
The video playfully imitates the exaggerated intonations and repetitive phrases often heard in an influencer's product placement videos.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
But in your case, your ability to capture the intonation and inflection of Belle’s Australian accent is almost uncanny.
—Max Gao, Variety, 7 Feb. 2025
Malkovich’s subdued and convincing performance, defined by a low and drawn-out intonation, chafes against Green’s verbose screenplay.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intonation
Noun
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Gordon's pastiche hits every beat, from the foot-stomping rhythm to the clapping in unison and the dramatic vocal inflections.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Many professionals end on an upward inflection, which makes statements sound like questions.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Trump was Tim Ratliff, Melania pivoted accents and became Victoria, etc.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2025
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This two-person style includes a café table and two folding chairs made from sturdy acacia wood and textured rope accents.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Angela, having ditched her hoodie-centric wardrobe to transform into a beaming bride, also strives to honor the seriousness of the occasion—though a secret she’s been carrying makes a royal mess of the proceedings, and opens stress cracks in the relationships of both couples.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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The damages go beyond loss of learning, a dire consequence in its own right: Millions of families, both children and parents, still carry the scars of stress, depression, and isolation.—
David Zweig,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Washington said classes are broken into separate days, with emphasis on different muscle groups throughout the week.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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One of the ways this adaptation distinguishes itself is through its emphasis on youth.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Intonation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intonation. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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