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Recent Examples of intonation
The layered beat builds like a dream, swirling burbling synth melodies, breathy intonations, and pulsing rhythms into synchrony.
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Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
Voice cloning technology: Using just a few seconds of recorded audio, AI tools can replicate a person’s voice, complete with intonation and emotional inflections.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
While her voice and intonation aren’t markedly different, she’s definitely pitched herself up in her regular speaking voice.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
Wilson and Sheen are pretty exacting in their attention to their characters’ mannerisms and the intonations of their voices.
—Jack King, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
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Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
Voice cloning technology: Using just a few seconds of recorded audio, AI tools can replicate a person’s voice, complete with intonation and emotional inflections.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
While her voice and intonation aren’t markedly different, she’s definitely pitched herself up in her regular speaking voice.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024
Wilson and Sheen are pretty exacting in their attention to their characters’ mannerisms and the intonations of their voices.
—Jack King, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intonation
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That complaint repeated many of her initial claims, while also accusing the producers of breach of contract, false imprisonment, fraudulent inducement, and inflection of emotional distress.—
Ethan Millman,
Rolling Stone,
22 Nov. 2024
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The Sweet Inspirations push the song’s gospel inflections to the forefront, engaging in a call-and-response with Franklin that makes the record soar.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Vulture,
8 Oct. 2024
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Following news that the 3x Golden Globe winning movie The Brutalist used AI in post to smooth the Hungarian accents of its stars Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones as well as that of its cast, the pic’s director Brady Corbet has issued a response.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2025
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At the red carpet event, Seyfried wore a long-sleeve Valentino ruffled gown with a contrasting bow accent and added Suzanne Code jewels for some sparkle.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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Financial stress impacts every aspect of an employee’s well-being from mental health, relationships with friends and family and trust in the organization.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, new research from Intuit reveals this stark truth: 61% of Black Americans aged 18-35 are grappling with intense financial stress, a number that exposes the deep economic challenges facing our community.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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Top trends: Men’s fashion is returning to its roots, with a strong emphasis on formal wardrobes.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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Shooting primarily in Romania’s Carpathian Mountains with an emphasis on expansive exteriors, the filmmakers take full advantage of the region’s rustic beauty, from soaring peaks to dense woods and treacherous rivers, to conjure the fictional ochi’s remote habitat, a domain inhospitable to humans.—
Justin Lowe,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Intonation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intonation. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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