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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
Kane had the resurfacing done on his right hip — not both sides like Klingberg — but sounded an optimistic tone when asked how his body responded to contact and the return to the day-to-day rigors of NHL life.
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Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
The film used a comedic and romantic tone to comment on various themes, from how lack of sanitation creates gender disparity and puts women at risk, to the health hazards of a lack of indoor plumbing.
—Birgit Skarstein, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
Raised on a central Texas cattle ranch, Myers wraps a little blues-rock and a fair amount of red-dirt alternative texture around a commercial vocal tone and Black Crowes phrasing.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2025
But the starting group as a whole was rather lifeless, unable to set a tone against a young, on-the-rise team.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
The film used a comedic and romantic tone to comment on various themes, from how lack of sanitation creates gender disparity and puts women at risk, to the health hazards of a lack of indoor plumbing.
—Birgit Skarstein, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
Raised on a central Texas cattle ranch, Myers wraps a little blues-rock and a fair amount of red-dirt alternative texture around a commercial vocal tone and Black Crowes phrasing.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2025
But the starting group as a whole was rather lifeless, unable to set a tone against a young, on-the-rise team.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tone
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This one comes in eight colors, is wind- and rain-resistant, and has a detachable faux fur collar around the hood for added warmth and style.—
Lauren Fischer,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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The 6-foot-6 wing does it with a unique style and uncanny body control.—
Ivan Carter,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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The company’s Ice Breaker 2.0 dyeing technology is paying off as well, resulting in vibrant, laser-friendly shades with minimal environmental impact.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Jan. 2025
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The doll sports a black faux leather ensemble, dark shades, and her signature swooped hairstyle.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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But once the horse was returned to Joseph last summer, the horse blossomed back to his old self.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Berg has been here before, in terms of cinematic postmortems that acknowledge shadow selves while accentuating the positive, with her 2015 film Janis: Little Girl Blue.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
25 Jan. 2025
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The watch is powered by the Caliber 1210, which is an innovative electromechanical movement with a power reserve of 8-10 years in daily use and up to 18 years in standby mode.—
Sophie Furley,
Robb Report,
18 Jan. 2025
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There are also three drive modes – Touring, Sport and Track.—
James Morris,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Her makeup featured bold brows, a smokey eye and a touch of a deep berry hue, adding a pop of color to her lip.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
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Each cohort brings in 50 young girls of color to help engage people from diverse backgrounds.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Inspired by the elegance and strength of bamboo forests, the tower integrates biophilic principles to create an indoor-outdoor sanctuary, fostering well-being and connection to nature.—
Perennial Holdings Contributor,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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This shift is inspired by a growing desire for homes that feel grounded and connected to nature, a counterbalance to the sterility of minimalist trends.—
Wendy Vazquez,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2025
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And so the manner of death — suicide or homicide — remained an open question.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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His cause and manner of death will be released by the medical examiner.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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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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“Tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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