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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
Stewart says impatiently, her tone sharp enough to cut the orange with voice alone.
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Constance Grady, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
By circulating a set of visual inspirations to all of the involved parties during pre-production, filmmakers are able to ensure that their project maintains a consistent tone throughout the production chaos that’s bound to follow.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
Trump's tone has also been darker in this campaign, and his use of profanity has proliferated.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
What set the various sortes apart were both their strategy and their tone.
—Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
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Constance Grady, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
By circulating a set of visual inspirations to all of the involved parties during pre-production, filmmakers are able to ensure that their project maintains a consistent tone throughout the production chaos that’s bound to follow.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
Trump's tone has also been darker in this campaign, and his use of profanity has proliferated.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
What set the various sortes apart were both their strategy and their tone.
—Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
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What’s a little Agatha Christie–style poisoning among the ultrarich and everyone else when prestige is on the line?Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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The longer answer: The best exterior paint ideas will depend on a number of factors, ranging from the location of the house to its architectural style.Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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Take cheddar, for instance — it can be found in both shades.Vox Staff, Vox, 5 Nov. 2024
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The easiest way to play with berry makeup is to do so by tinting the lips in rich grape and raspberry shades.Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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Only Sunny Hostin seemed her normal self, keeping her composure and her wits about her.Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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But in reality, vulnerability is one of the most powerful tools a leader can use to build trust, foster deep connections and create environments where people feel safe to try, fail and simply be their true selves.Krystyna Larrave, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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That is an indication that while DuPont’s end markets are still in recovery mode, the businesses are being run more efficiently than expected.Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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The reinvention that Cheek to Cheek represented coincided with Gaga taking some time away from album-campaign mode and delving into other interests.Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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The longtime civil rights attorney rose to power that same year with the goal of reimagining how the DA’s office prosecutes cases and pushing back against the nation’s legacy of mass incarceration, which disproportionately affected Black residents and communities of color.Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Trump Declines to Rule Out Reviving Family Separations During CNN Town Hall At the same time, the state had long been a destination for immigrants of color—Mexican, Filipino, and Japanese, among others—all vital to the agricultural industry that has always drawn foreign workers.Eladio B. Bobadilla / Made by History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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The nature of California’s new system of largely vote-by-mail ballots, and a 30-day canvass period in which election officials can resolve problem ballots, certify results, and conduct an audit, prolongs the release of official final results.Harriet Blair Rowan, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The contrast is powerful, drawing attention to the chimerical nature of her quest.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Ukraine has every right to defend itself in this manner, and there is no indication that Ukrainian forces would intentionally target nuclear warhead storage sites.William M. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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The cause and manner of death are not yet known at this time.Abigail Adams, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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And because these rich hues offer a statement on their own, they can be worn as a single eyeshadow and do not need to be perfected with excess shading or shadow layering.Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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Available in four gorgeous shades, there’s a hue for every taste.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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