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as in undertone
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as in signal
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Recent Examples of overtone
But many leaders in Indian Country view the president’s apology as a huge step forward even if it was done with political overtones.
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Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
Candidates and pundits have cited political rhetoric with autocratic overtones as a primary threat to American democracy.
—Blake D. Morant, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Aged for 18 months in American oak barrels and savored neat in a snifter, the flavor is soft and buttery with fruity overtones.
—Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2024
Artifacts that would end up trimmed from a more traditional recording—blasts of static, spectral overtones, whirring feedback—form the weathered architecture at the center of Low’s compositions.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
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Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
Candidates and pundits have cited political rhetoric with autocratic overtones as a primary threat to American democracy.
—Blake D. Morant, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Aged for 18 months in American oak barrels and savored neat in a snifter, the flavor is soft and buttery with fruity overtones.
—Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2024
Artifacts that would end up trimmed from a more traditional recording—blasts of static, spectral overtones, whirring feedback—form the weathered architecture at the center of Low’s compositions.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtone
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It may be interpreted as neglect Along with disconnection, benign neglect may also spurn undertones of neglect.Emily Shiffer, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
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This recipe is similar to a traditional Texas Sheet Cake, but with more spicy undertones, thanks to the soda.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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Get The Recipe December: Chocolate Peppermint Cake Peppermint and chocolate signal the end of year, colder weather, and holidays on the horizon.Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
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That’s not very specific, such as a particular spending item, like expansion projects or rolling stock or signals or installing elevators or even which identified funding sources need more examination.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 Dec. 2024
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There are lots of easy-care houseplants that have an autumnal look, thanks to shades of yellow, orange, and even tinges of rich reds and purples on their foliage.Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2024
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Something’s sweet on my tongue, and tart on the sides of my mouth, and there’s a tinge of smoke, too, which surprises me.Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 2 Dec. 2024
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Genomic sequences of viruses are shared on this platform, and using genetic detective work, trees that trace the genetic characteristics and evolution of viruses are built.Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
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Lauded by the ancient Greeks, hubris is the devastating, dangerous and of course exciting characteristic which often led to the hero’s downfall.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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On broader social media platforms, consistency in tone and visuals helps amplify your message while ensuring your authenticity shines through.Denis Sinelnikov, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The key is to play a balance of different tones of red.Celeste Polanco, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024
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The recent studies of asteroid and comet material add to the evidence that the first steps of the assembly process happen in space—and happen very readily.Elise Cutts, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
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No reasonable fact-finder could find in Debtor’s favor on the justification issue based on the evidence presented on the Motion.Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Available in bold monochromatic hues of black, white, blue, red, and forest green, debuting in stores on January 2nd.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles For the special holiday occasion, Middleton and her nine-year-old daughter coordinated their looks in festive hues of green and blue.Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
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This data structure can perfectly store and recall a few tokens, but as the number of tokens grows, its recall becomes lossier.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
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Could the inherent volatility of bitcoin and other risky tokens clip those investors’ wings and cause another financial crisis?Peter Cohan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Overtone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtone. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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