1
: having tone or a specified tone : characterized or distinguished by a tone
2
of paper
: having a slight tint
3
a
: having the muscles firm and the skin taut
toned arms
b
of muscles
: firm and strong
toned abs
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Finally, a dash of cranberry bitters snaps everything into focus, leaving a tart, ruby-toned finish that lingers just long enough to invite another sip.
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Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Einstein and a two-toned ring LIGO, which also has two smaller sister instruments — Virgo in Italy and KAGRA in Japan — is managed by a global scientific community of about 1,600 researchers.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
For instance, the new findings suggest the green-toned specks in muddy clay found in the outcrop could contain the mineral vivianite, which the News and Views authors say can specifically shed light on certain kinds of redox reactions that may have taken place on Mars.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
All 7 pieces that will be produced feature blue-toned dial art by renowned enameller Olivier Vaucher.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
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Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Einstein and a two-toned ring LIGO, which also has two smaller sister instruments — Virgo in Italy and KAGRA in Japan — is managed by a global scientific community of about 1,600 researchers.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
For instance, the new findings suggest the green-toned specks in muddy clay found in the outcrop could contain the mineral vivianite, which the News and Views authors say can specifically shed light on certain kinds of redox reactions that may have taken place on Mars.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
All 7 pieces that will be produced feature blue-toned dial art by renowned enameller Olivier Vaucher.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Toned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toned. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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