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as in overtone
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Recent Examples of undertone
The wine offers intense blackberry, mocha, and cassis aromas with subtle earthy undertones.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
For dark blondes and brunettes fighting against unwanted warm undertones in their hair, Pureology’s Color Fanatic combats brass and orange with a blue pigment.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
The nose features a rich juniper aroma with hints of citrus and earthy undertones.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
For an all-over green kitchen, a pantry, or playroom, her go-tos are Farrow & Ball’s Pigeon, a unique shade with gray, blue, and green, and Sherwin-Williams Retreat, a muted green with blue and gray undertones.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
For dark blondes and brunettes fighting against unwanted warm undertones in their hair, Pureology’s Color Fanatic combats brass and orange with a blue pigment.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
The nose features a rich juniper aroma with hints of citrus and earthy undertones.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
For an all-over green kitchen, a pantry, or playroom, her go-tos are Farrow & Ball’s Pigeon, a unique shade with gray, blue, and green, and Sherwin-Williams Retreat, a muted green with blue and gray undertones.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertone
Noun
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This is a romantic day, and relations with others, even casual interactions, might have a flirtatious overtone.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2025
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There were floral smocks, strapless dresses, oversized jackets and a grunge overtone with messy ‘just got out of bed’ hair.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In truth, whispers have been circulating for months that a The Row homewares line might be in the works.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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Some people are forthright when Boulet asks, with a cameraman in tow, a question that is often not spoken, or at most in a locker-room whisper.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Older stems will be thicker and have dark brown bark; newer stems will have a green tinge.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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The lyrical content of Vernon’s records have long been marked with a tinge of turmoil, and his tendency towards heavy introspection has, at times, cornered him into a trope of a melancholy, lovesick songwriter.—
Leah Lu,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Steiner's corroboration of this long-standing rumor has reignited the debate surrounding the true cause of Hogan's injury.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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There are also rumors of an upcoming GPT-4.1 model.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In contrast, reformist newspapers struck a more optimistic tone.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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In emerging markets—where regulation is still catching up to innovation—proactive disclosure sets a new tone. 2.—
Natalie Dolphin,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In Milwaukee, at least 300 streetlights installed in 2018 began taking on a purple hue in 2021.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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Best Clothing Deals Versatile clothing is the key to packing light, so look for neutral hues and easy-to-match fabrics, like denim.—
Talia Ergas,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Cons: Feels more like a tint, says our reviewer, with sheer coverage.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
4 Apr. 2025
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This Allure Best of Beauty Award Winner’s serum-like texture works like a sheer, barely-there skin tint and dries down immediately to a dewy (but not greasy) finish.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Undertone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertone. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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