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as in overtone
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Recent Examples of undertone
On the other hand, bright and vibrant colors work to enhance the natural undertones and can even have a brightening effect.
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Jessica Fields, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
Diana, whose religious psychosis worsens throughout the play, is one of the more tragic characters, and Woodley is pitch perfect in a role that requires balancing the comedy with these darker undertones.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
For something a bit lighter and airy, opt for Sundays No. 31 and Deborah Lippmann’s Grey Day that let the blue undertones shine through.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
The first whiff gave me a fruit-and-nut chocolate bar and the taste matches in a delicate way, with a touch some floral undertones.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025
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Jessica Fields, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
Diana, whose religious psychosis worsens throughout the play, is one of the more tragic characters, and Woodley is pitch perfect in a role that requires balancing the comedy with these darker undertones.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
For something a bit lighter and airy, opt for Sundays No. 31 and Deborah Lippmann’s Grey Day that let the blue undertones shine through.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
The first whiff gave me a fruit-and-nut chocolate bar and the taste matches in a delicate way, with a touch some floral undertones.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertone
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Religious overtones Since the assassination attempt against him in Butler, Pa., Trump has used increasingly religious rhetoric to describe himself.Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024
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Costello’s evocative, wonderfully observed debut novel Academy Street has overtones of Tóibín’s Brooklyn.Tomi Obaro, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent whispers from Washington suggest that tariffs are unlikely to be broad.Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
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Veteran journalist Kim Osorio appears in the doc and says that there were whispers that Porter was a victim of Combs’ abuse, and an attorney for a client who sued Combs says her client witnessed acts of violence against Porter.Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
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There was a tinge of bitterness in his overnight delay in wiring or phoning his concession to the winning candidate.Peter Goldman, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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The narrator’s voice was deep and husky with a tinge of a British accent.Varuna Srinivasan, Allure, 20 Dec. 2024
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Bill Belichick hasn't even been the head coach of the University of North Carolina football program for a full month yet, and rumors are already swirling about a potential return to the .Noah Camras, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Less than a year after marrying, rumors of the pair’s impending break-up emerged, spurred by speculation that Affleck had moved out of the couple’s home.Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
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This gentle yet effective retinol treatment works wonders for smoothing skin texture and evening out tone, while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on your hands.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
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The Kings showed out on national TV, but the game got off to a slow start with both teams setting a defensive tone in the opening minutes.Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
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Dining rooms and home offices are being given a makeover with shades of emerald and forest hues.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Walmart’s new branding is a combination of its True Blue and Spark Yellow hues — the colors are consistent but have been slightly spruced up.Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
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After it’s set, the 21-year-old tops the tint off with a second coat of concealer—and another tip.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
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Gonzales said the dark tint on Witt's black Chevrolet Sonic back window, combined with Witt's slow speed of 45 mph in a 65-mph area and swerving between lanes caught his attention.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Undertone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertone. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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