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as in undertone
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as in signal
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Recent Examples of overtone
This artistic overtone continues throughout the grounds — from the bustling lobby area, which doubles as a bookshop and lounge, to the hallways covered in site-specific art and the guest rooms, which nod to Brazilian culture with thoughtful trinkets.
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Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
The color was closer to a beige or even light tan than the muted yellows of the rest of the nogs, similar to the way plain almond milk has an almost gray overtone compared to the bright white of traditional milk.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
Despite the serious overtones of Mark Briscoe fighting for his brother Jay’s honor, Briscoe kept using comedic karate chops on Jericho.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
Whatever the intention, these populist overtones will be familiar to American politics, or indeed that of Europe and much of the democratic world.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 28 Sep. 2024
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Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
The color was closer to a beige or even light tan than the muted yellows of the rest of the nogs, similar to the way plain almond milk has an almost gray overtone compared to the bright white of traditional milk.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
Despite the serious overtones of Mark Briscoe fighting for his brother Jay’s honor, Briscoe kept using comedic karate chops on Jericho.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
Whatever the intention, these populist overtones will be familiar to American politics, or indeed that of Europe and much of the democratic world.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 28 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtone
Noun
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Take your pick of 40 shades across four undertones (warm, cool, neutral, and olive).—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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Smoky, umami undertones bring depth, creating a beverage that Don Draper and the Mad Men crew would appreciate.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The first tests, conducted about two decades ago, linked a range of possible topologies to signals that might have been spotted in astronomical data.—
Steve Nadis,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Jan. 2025
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As this example shows, pain is like a warning signal from your body.—
Yenisel Cruz-Almeida,
The Conversation,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The drama is met with a tinge of humor as each character wonders who among them committed the crime.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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This likely stems from his early days in Marseille, France, a city which has its share of opportunities and obstacles as a working class city with a tinge of danger.—
Eric Fuller,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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From the route itself to the diverse group of runners and supporters, the Miami Marathon's every turn reflects the city's unique characteristics — and the medal is no different.—
Sommer Brugal,
Axios,
31 Jan. 2025
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It was made by Van Gogh during his stay at a psychiatric hospital in the south of France in 1889, experts commissioned by art research firm LMI Group International have said after analyzing the canvas weave, paint pigment and other characteristics.—
Jack Guy,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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That intro establishes a mildly mysterious tone for a piece about a familiar conundrum.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2025
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Parton added a contrasting tone, wearing a white jacket with three-quarter length sleeves, sharp lapels, a plunging neckline and gold button accents on the cuffs and running down the front placket atop a bow detailing at the base of the piece.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Some evidence also shows strawberry juice can remove coffee stains.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 Feb. 2025
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No one wants to be caught up in a criminal prosecution, from the guilty like Menendez to the pardoned like Hunter Biden to those whose cases were dropped like Trump or still pending like Adams, but prosecutors are required to follow the evidence and the law.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In this corner of the world, traditional attires are inherently bright, but the filmmakers boost their impact by conceiving the images to look unassumingly radiant in the way hues mingle in the frame.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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However, the varying hues along the spectrum of solitude stretch from intense (alone in a cabin in the woods, lacking even your phone) to being alone but having some kind of engagement with others (spending a solitary afternoon watching cooking videos or reading blog posts).—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The associated token provides buyers with nothing but some digital artwork and a chance to gamble.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes,
1 Feb. 2025
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According to Chainalysis, nearly half of those who bought the token – or the Melania meme coin released the next day – were likely new investors who created their first crypto wallets the same day.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Overtone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtone. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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