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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
The message had a more conciliatory tone compared with that of his boss, President Trump, who has vowed to take back the Panama Canal from Panama.
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Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
The California survey struck a different tone than several national polls that have found the American public is generally supportive of the Trump administration’s get-tough immigration policies.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Potential countermeasures China’s state media and social media users have struck a defiant tone to Trump’s threat of additional tariffs.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Superior Rooms sport the same look and feel as the top suites, each dressed in refined tones of wooden beige, walnut, grey, and mineral blue.
—Travis Levius, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
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Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
The California survey struck a different tone than several national polls that have found the American public is generally supportive of the Trump administration’s get-tough immigration policies.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Potential countermeasures China’s state media and social media users have struck a defiant tone to Trump’s threat of additional tariffs.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Superior Rooms sport the same look and feel as the top suites, each dressed in refined tones of wooden beige, walnut, grey, and mineral blue.
—Travis Levius, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tone
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His play style requires highly technical players, a standard that is not widely characteristic of MLS.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Veja Campo Leather Sneaker If leather sneakers are more your style, consider snagging this pair from Veja — a popular brand among stars like Kate Middleton, Witherspoon, and Johansson.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Keep reading to learn about the four main paint shades that pros would rather not see in a hallway, and why.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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The ornate design will look great will all your suitcase mainstays, plus shoppers have their choice of seven springy shades, from red to sage green.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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As of filling out this form: My self and my wife and my parents.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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That might be her 20-something self’s stance on her agency in the moment, but the woman looking back in her late 40s surveys the landscape with clear-eyed ownership.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Hornets are officially in planning and evaluation mode now.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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The White Sox were already in defensive mode after another awful start to the season.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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The darker the color, the more likely an area is to experience unseasonably warm weather.—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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The color would make sense for a Northwestern University graduate.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Part of the issue in Toronto has to do with the nature of sports attendance in general over the past 20 years.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Due to the often more luxurious nature of private helicopter travel, individuals who die in the crashes will draw attention.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Only a few of the artists attempt to perform the songs in the uniquely laidback manner in which Velvet originally did them.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
12 Apr. 2025
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The fight essentially played out in that manner.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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This pick comes in three hues and three SPF levels.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
20 Apr. 2025
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Prince Louis tagged along for the Easter Matins Service for the first time in 2023, and the Wales family had a matching moment by wearing blue hues. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage?—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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