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as in undertone
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as in signal
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Recent Examples of overtone
The company’s repertoire also includes Cygnet 77 ($150), an expression imbued with complex woody overtones by aging in Welsh whisky oak barrels for 12 months.
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Nick Scott, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
The economic and political overtones of the portraits feel as relevant today as ever.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Dimension 3: Deterrence Perception vs. Deterrence Reality Pakistan brings something few countries can sell at scale: the perception of hard security capability—including nuclear overtones that exist in regional minds even when absent from treaty text.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 11 Jan. 2026
There is no religious overtone.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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Nick Scott, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
The economic and political overtones of the portraits feel as relevant today as ever.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Dimension 3: Deterrence Perception vs. Deterrence Reality Pakistan brings something few countries can sell at scale: the perception of hard security capability—including nuclear overtones that exist in regional minds even when absent from treaty text.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 11 Jan. 2026
There is no religious overtone.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtone
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The weekend box office hopes to hold it together after the successful launch of Pixar’s Hoppers, with Universal delivering the third feature take of a Colleen Hoover novel to the screen in Reminders of Him, and A24 hoping for one of its indie horror pics, undertone, to overperform.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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The smoky undertone of Marmite contrasts nicely against the fresh spring vegetables in this version, with parmesan cheese adding a final comforting touch.—
Kristen Hartke,
Saveur,
12 Mar. 2026
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These signals are public, so anyone with a relatively cheap receiver and a little bit of know-how can decode the signals to display a plane’s locations digitally.—
Graham Rapier,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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South Windsor police have charged Rodriguez with evading responsibility, disobeying the signal of an officer, reckless driving, engaging police in pursuit and improper use of a marker, license or registration.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
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Without proper attention, a carafe will take on a brown tinge, and limescale buildup will eventually reduce the machine's efficiency, leading to bitter-tasting coffee and other malfunctions.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
16 Mar. 2026
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With white walls, a dark subway-tile floor, and just a light smattering of furniture, the cavernous space feels a tinge stark.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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There are eight valid reasons to rename a street, including honoring a person and enhancing a neighborhood through the association of a street name with its location, area characteristics, and history.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The lower limit is around 7 to 8 percent of the sun’s mass; any less than that, and there isn’t enough pressure in the core to sustain nuclear fusion, which is the prime characteristic of what makes a star a star.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 2026
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Does the brand offer a wide shade range inclusive of consumers with all skin tones and undertones?—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
15 Mar. 2026
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If emotions surge, pause to write thoughts before speaking, then return with a softer tone so both sides feel heard and respected.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Detectives conducted follow-up interviews and served multiple search warrants, which uncovered evidence that corroborated the allegations, leading to the case being submitted to the Placer County District Attorney's Office.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Defense lawyers for Høiby, who has no royal titles or official duties, said that there was no evidence to support the rape charges.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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As the vast landscape spread out below, filled with roaming herds and golden hues, our guest popped the question—creating a moment both magical and unforgettable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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To honor the holiday's signature green hue, Kate donned a forest green hat with a bow, slightly tipped to the side.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Besides Wukong, the new business group — which will focus on developing and applying AI tokens — will oversee existing Alibaba units Tongyi Laboratory, MaaS Business Line, Qwen and AI Innovation, and will be led by Alibaba CEO Eddie Wu.—
Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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Disagreements bubbled up about everything from ethical-use cases to whether Bitcoin’s ecosystem should expand to include new tokens.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Overtone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtone. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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