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Recent Examples of undertone
Although her original range, Tinted, has a total of 20 shades—the darkest being Shade 11 for very deep skin with neutral undertones—the brand’s secondary range only has two.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
In contrast, robust strains with earthy or spicy undertones find their perfect partner in bold reds like Cabernet Sauvignon.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
O'Donnell describes it as a soft white with a subtle undertone of yellow which gives a very delicate appearance.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2025
Key Ingredients: Silk proteins, hibiscus flower extract Best For: Neutralizing brassy undertones for fresh-from-the-salon brunette hair.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
In contrast, robust strains with earthy or spicy undertones find their perfect partner in bold reds like Cabernet Sauvignon.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
O'Donnell describes it as a soft white with a subtle undertone of yellow which gives a very delicate appearance.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2025
Key Ingredients: Silk proteins, hibiscus flower extract Best For: Neutralizing brassy undertones for fresh-from-the-salon brunette hair.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertone
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With overtones of the spooky spoon bit in the horror movie Get Out, the singer stirs a cup of tea and then lets go as the spoon continues its circles without her.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2025
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The palate has similar aromas with overtones of white strawberry, lemon chai, and pepper.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Some earbuds claim to be noise-canceling but barely block out a whisper.—
Juhi Wadia,
PCMAG,
17 Mar. 2025
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There were also controlling parents and whispers of abuse throughout the industry.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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Like Grande, Erivo changed out of her red carpet look for a white gown with a tinge of green — a hint to her onscreen character, Elphaba.—
Lindsay Kimble,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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The edges of the sky had a yellowish tinge like cheap paper darkening in the sunlight.—
Anthony Lane,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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However, there have not been any rumors indicating that a touch-screen Mac will launch as early as next year, so some skepticism is warranted for the time being.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Outer Banks actress, 27, politely shut down any potential rumors of a romance with the Riverdale actor.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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With optional features such as skin tone, hair color, glasses, mustache, freckles and appropriate military branch uniform, the dolls can be ordered to look like the parent.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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His wave illustrations, many of them in color, eschew the sardonic tone that distinguishes his other work, and instead center the power and calm of nature, often commenting on humanity’s relation to it through the presentation of a single, minuscule surfer riding a monster swell.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
17 Mar. 2025
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From floor-to-ceiling powder blue bathrooms to shades of pink used on every aspect of the kitchen—including appliances—these hues made their mark on the decade.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
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To achieve the popular look, Haim’s bedroom was layered with the same blush and terra-cotta hue on the walls and ceilings.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Westman Atelier’s skin tint evens out the complexion with a formula powered by skin-loving ingredients such as ginseng and pomegranate extract, sunflower and almond oil, and a ginger root complex.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2025
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Take Lisa Eldridge, for instance, whose passion for shade-matching complexions makes her skin tints some of the very best.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Undertone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertone. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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