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as in undertone
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as in signal
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Recent Examples of overtone
With water, citrus overtones are more present, along with cherry Pez, charcoal, and some brioche french toast.
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Chris Perugini, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Ulrich did not realize that the film had comedic overtones and went deep into his role, researching famous teen killers like Leopold and Loeb and the Menendez brothers.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
The result was something closer to traditional rock, with Seventies arena overtones and hints of glam, once again a departure from King Gizzard’s past albums while sounding very much like themselves.
—Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2024
But many leaders in Indian Country view the president’s apology as a huge step forward even if it was done with political overtones.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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Chris Perugini, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Ulrich did not realize that the film had comedic overtones and went deep into his role, researching famous teen killers like Leopold and Loeb and the Menendez brothers.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
The result was something closer to traditional rock, with Seventies arena overtones and hints of glam, once again a departure from King Gizzard’s past albums while sounding very much like themselves.
—Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2024
But many leaders in Indian Country view the president’s apology as a huge step forward even if it was done with political overtones.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtone
Noun
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Take your pick of 40 shades across four undertones (warm, cool, neutral, and olive).—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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Smoky, umami undertones bring depth, creating a beverage that Don Draper and the Mad Men crew would appreciate.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The first tests, conducted about two decades ago, linked a range of possible topologies to signals that might have been spotted in astronomical data.—
Steve Nadis,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Jan. 2025
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As this example shows, pain is like a warning signal from your body.—
Yenisel Cruz-Almeida,
The Conversation,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Some planets, like Mars, even have a noticeably pale-orange tinge.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
15 Jan. 2025
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People typically have a tinge of sadness, not necessarily overwhelming, just a constant and disturbing undercurrent.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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This is definitely the characteristic of Desolas, as there is barely the faintest whiff of smoke.—
Richard Carleton Hacker,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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All in all, the benefits of companion plants really boil down to the individual growing characteristics of the plants incorporated, how each of those plants interacts with their growing environment, and how other plants can utilize those characteristics and interactions.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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That intro establishes a mildly mysterious tone for a piece about a familiar conundrum.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2025
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Parton added a contrasting tone, wearing a white jacket with three-quarter length sleeves, sharp lapels, a plunging neckline and gold button accents on the cuffs and running down the front placket atop a bow detailing at the base of the piece.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Adams has previously alleged without evidence that the charges against him were politically motivated.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
22 Jan. 2025
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Releasing this video to the media, rather than presenting it as evidence in court, is another example of an unethical attempt to manipulate the public.—
Erin Keller,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In this corner of the world, traditional attires are inherently bright, but the filmmakers boost their impact by conceiving the images to look unassumingly radiant in the way hues mingle in the frame.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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However, the varying hues along the spectrum of solitude stretch from intense (alone in a cabin in the woods, lacking even your phone) to being alone but having some kind of engagement with others (spending a solitary afternoon watching cooking videos or reading blog posts).—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
25 Jan. 2025
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Nor does anyone in the industry regret the fact that token promoters like Ian Balina lost to the agency.—
Brady Dale,
Axios,
20 Jan. 2025
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On the other hand, maybe they're somewhat shielded from downside losses, because there will be a reliable source of individuals, companies, and foreign governments that see this—see buying these coins, these tokens—as a very convenient way to pay off the president for favors.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Overtone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtone. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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