tonal

adjective

ton·​al ˈtō-nᵊl How to pronounce tonal (audio)
1
: of or relating to tone, tonality, or tonicity
2
: having tonality
tonally adverb

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One of Them Days chooses moments of sincerity carefully but succeeds in navigating those tonal shifts. Fred Topel, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025 Both stand on rounded heels and are decorated with tonal embroidery based on designs sketched by James. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025 The palette ranges from tonal beige to navy, gray, and black. Andrea Onate, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025 Try the trend for yourself with this structural white version, which is accented with tonal chevron stitching and finished with an adjustable gold chain-link strap. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for tonal 

Word History

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of tonal was in 1776

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“Tonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tonal. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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tonal

adjective
ton·​al ˈtōn-ᵊl How to pronounce tonal (audio)
: of or relating to a musical tone
tonally adverb

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