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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
With deeper skin tones more prone to dry skin, including on the scalp, taking care of the hair growing out of it means finding products that actually work.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 27 May 2025
Operated by the Urban Design System group, this 15-story designer hotel has 169 guest rooms marked by bright white tones, clean lines, and warm wood accents.
—Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
Dickinson shifts the tone in Loachian scenes with a parole officer and later a counselor.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
Comfortable dress shoes are a worthwhile gamble, accenting the tone of the outfit with the rationale of a day spent walking around (sometimes through mud).
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2025
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 27 May 2025
Operated by the Urban Design System group, this 15-story designer hotel has 169 guest rooms marked by bright white tones, clean lines, and warm wood accents.
—Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025
Dickinson shifts the tone in Loachian scenes with a parole officer and later a counselor.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
Comfortable dress shoes are a worthwhile gamble, accenting the tone of the outfit with the rationale of a day spent walking around (sometimes through mud).
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tone
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The club has long been associated with a style called ‘shoeshine and piano’, which in basic terms is ‘touch football’, similar to tiki-taka.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Our team of animators also had to be trained to make realistic drawings of the human body, as most of them came from animations with a cartoonish style.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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The triple-barrel tool and its aesthetic pink shade have attracted more than 1.4 billion views on TikTok.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
3 June 2025
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Lights with a lower temperature tend to be a warmer, more yellow shade that may look dim in dark garages.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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Despite the usual magnitude of Pride festivities in the nation's capital, Pride organizers say the current political environment has dampened the excitement surrounding the celebration of life and self expression.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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The state Supreme Court has ruled that a Waterbury man deserves a new trial because his jury wasn’t told to consider his right of self defense before convicting him of manslaughter for shooting to death a bystander during a gunfight on a city street.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2025
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The vacuum has three suction modes to tackle all sorts of messes on hard floors, carpet, and upholstery.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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Real coaches have their own tendencies and skills that show up in Dynasty mode.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Last but not least, avoid any front door colors that are seen as too trendy, Boultier encourgaes.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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Within each of those nations, there are specific designs, colors, and intentional symbolism.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The Kansas State coach demands aggressiveness from his players, but Inoue’s nature is to avoid risks in the game.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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The competitive nature of the auditions sends the message that there’s always someone else willing to do the work and take your spot.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
29 May 2025
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Employees must be adept at evaluating AI outputs, identifying biases and communicating areas for improvement in a clear and actionable manner.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Some species, such as green June beetles, cause turf damage in a different manner.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
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The flagship of the brand is its MR-G line, which continuously evolves in its functionality, materials, hues and finishes.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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Instead of the usual green or black colorway, though, the chef decided to do up his oven in a bright-orange hue.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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“Tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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