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as in style
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words
the angry tone of his letter makes it clear he doesn't want to speak to me ever again
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as in shade
a property that becomes apparent when light falls on an object and by which things that are identical in form can be distinguished
fall fashions in deep jewel tones
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as in self
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
all that showbiz glitz is out of keeping with the tone of the college
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Recent Examples of tone
With deeper skin tones more prone to dry skin, including on the scalp, taking care of the hair growing out of it means finding products that actually work.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 27 May 2025
Operated by the Urban Design System group, this 15-story designer hotel has 169 guest rooms marked by bright white tones, clean lines, and warm wood accents.
—Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
Dickinson shifts the tone in Loachian scenes with a parole officer and later a counselor.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
Comfortable dress shoes are a worthwhile gamble, accenting the tone of the outfit with the rationale of a day spent walking around (sometimes through mud).
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2025
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 27 May 2025
Operated by the Urban Design System group, this 15-story designer hotel has 169 guest rooms marked by bright white tones, clean lines, and warm wood accents.
—Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
Dickinson shifts the tone in Loachian scenes with a parole officer and later a counselor.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
Comfortable dress shoes are a worthwhile gamble, accenting the tone of the outfit with the rationale of a day spent walking around (sometimes through mud).
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tone
Noun
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Lopez wore her honey blonde hair in an ultra-long, straight style.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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This style combines an espadrille platform with a slide-on upper for a fun summer vibe.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
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The triple-barrel tool and its aesthetic pink shade have attracted more than 1.4 billion views on TikTok.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
3 June 2025
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Lights with a lower temperature tend to be a warmer, more yellow shade that may look dim in dark garages.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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Yifei Liu's Mulan weighs dishonoring her family vs. saving her father (Tzi Ma) and defending the country from invaders, and the tale is an eye-popping fantasy adventure about embracing one's self.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Dominguez, seated next to Hutchinson at the defense table, watched intently as his videotaped self struggled to answer the detective’s questions.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
24 May 2025
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The vacuum has three suction modes to tackle all sorts of messes on hard floors, carpet, and upholstery.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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When things move fast, when expectations are unclear or when there’s a fear of looking bad, people naturally go into self-protective mode.—
Saby Waraich,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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When her daughter lived in the room, the wall was painted in a collection of colors ranging from blue and green to yellow and purple.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2025
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Be sure to check all five colors if your size appears to be sold out.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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What Happens Next The volatile nature of Trump's approval ratings is likely to continue as White House policies take effect and new developments take shape.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Given the sensitive nature of payments and financial transactions, companies cannot afford to rely solely on AI without rigorous oversight.—
Dean Leavitt,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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In the middle of a seven-minute piece interpreted in an appropriately serious manner, Urie elicited unexpected giggles from the audience.—
Daniel Vaillancourt,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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Some species, such as green June beetles, cause turf damage in a different manner.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
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That was 38 years ago this month, and the lipstick hue the makeup artist chose that fateful day has remained a constant in her makeup routine ever since.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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For the night, the daughter of Michael Jackson wore a tonal brown look with notes of amber honey hues for sartorial synergy.—
Mikelle Street,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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“Tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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