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as in undertones
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as in characteristics
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtones
Noun
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That creative industry may ultimately become one of LA28's defining characteristics.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026 -
Garbett adds other characteristics too.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Noun
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Where To Stay To mark its 20th anniversary, Four Seasons Silicon Valley refreshed its suites with soft neutrals, earthy tones, and coastal hues inspired by the landscapes that surround Silicon Valley.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
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Whether hues of green, red, blue and even pink dance about in the sky depends on the altitude where the collisions occur, as well as the composition and density of the atmosphere at the time.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Gorski and Murchikova then used a calibration method to remove interference from the black hole's radio signals, resulting in an image 100 times deeper and 80 times sharper than past maps.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The company cites this as an example of how changes in content structure and credibility signals may influence AI visibility.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Rich, warm, toffee tones carry throughout the lobby and lounges; the space offers grand views over the Chao Praya and the Thai river homes across the water.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The process includes multiple tones to activate pagers and sirens, as well as a return tone.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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In its 2023 decision, the Supreme Court said nothing stops schools from considering how applicants’ race speaks to broader qualities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Founded by Vania Leles, Vanleles merges cultural significance and its African roots with modern charms and designs, qualities that also evoke Middleton’s approach to her royal wardrobe.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Stems and leaves take on deep red tinges in the fall.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Midwest Living,
4 May 2026
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Anna, who lives in the now in many ways, doesn’t appear to feel resentment about this; Emily clearly has tinges of guilt.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Her face is blank like an unfinished canvas—a pale green surface empty of features.—
Nicole Rudick,
The New York Review of Books,
6 June 2026
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That's evident in aerodynamic features like the front side spoilers, five-position adjustable rear wing, hood duct, and fender ducts.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 06,
New Atlas,
6 June 2026
Noun
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This evidences deliberate indifference to foreseeable violence.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Overtones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtones. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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