overtones

Definition of overtonesnext
plural of overtone

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtones
Noun
  • Riboua argued that the Guards’ ideology can be mainly characterized by a pragmatism with hardliner characteristics.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The interactive Olaf can speak and engage in conversations, and his mannerisms and characteristics are spot on.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • However, there are a few hues in particular that the fashion pros are combining with the color trend for a trendy and stylish spring 2026 look.
    Jana Ackermann, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The result is a three-dimensional effect with the interplay of light in the slits creating shifting hues.
    David Szondy March 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In other words, wires get crossed and the brain sends pain signals a little north of the action.
    Julia Daye, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Bogen says the pattern is familiar from older Internet platforms, where small behavioral cues became signals that shaped what users saw and how they were categorized.
    Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Hundreds of monarch butterflies are painted across the translucent panels, and when sunlight shines through, the structure glows in rich amber tones.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
  • For years, buyers leaned toward neutral tones because they were seen as safer investments.
    Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Clicking into the title will give you even more information, including a blurb about what parents need to know, a breakdown of potential concerns and positive qualities about the book, and reviews from kids.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Many plants are admired for their striking aesthetic qualities, and flowers such as tulips, lilies, sunflowers, and daisies beautify fields, gardens, windowsills, and bouquets the world over.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Anderson’s bleached hair was blown and teased away from her forehead, with tinges of pink poking through.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Xbox's most helpful features, such as Quick Resume, will work as expected when games are launched from the card.
    George Yang, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The moon will be roughly the size of a basketball in the view of the astronauts, who will examine its surface for color, lighting, rock types and other features.
    Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Instilling those traits through hard coaching doesn’t connect directly to how players respond to injuries or how those injuries are treated by training and medical staffs.
    Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Simmons is an intriguing player with a strong draft pedigree and unusual traits.
    Mike Kaye March 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Overtones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtones. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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