overtones

Definition of overtonesnext
plural of overtone

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtones
Noun
  • The characteristics and size of the small starch clumps could constitute a choking hazard, said Mondelez Global, which owns the brand, particularly in young children and the elderly.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
  • And each category has different characteristics, so part of the process is to consider how an individual pick fits into its style overall.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • In February, for about a two week period, the setting sun lights the waterfall aglow with orange hues for about eight minutes, creating one of the most breathtaking, and sought-after, national park experiences that’s over in the blink of an eye.
    Mary Beth Skylis, Outside, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Warm Whites Whether warm mineral whites, off whites, or complex creams—these soft, clean hues will be dominant in bathrooms in 2026.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • By tracking how those signals curved through Jupiter’s atmosphere, the team created detailed maps of temperature and density across the planet.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Analysts cautioned that markets may be over-interpreting diplomatic signals that could quickly reverse.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design took a different approach with the interiors of Dagger, combining a linear layout with natural tones and nine different types of wood.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Rarely averse to a pattern or pop of color, her latest coat look was a pleasant surprise, either a nod to the forthcoming Valentine’s Day holiday or a hopeful spin on springtime tones.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • But with those demands, consumers demands may surpass manufacturers’ qualities, leaving consumers searching for the perfect fit.
    Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The character of Mandakini required specific qualities that Rajamouli believes Chopra Jonas uniquely possesses.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Anna, who lives in the now in many ways, doesn’t appear to feel resentment about this; Emily clearly has tinges of guilt.
    Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Anderson’s bleached hair was blown and teased away from her forehead, with tinges of pink poking through.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The five-star analyst also noted the new features offered by the company, including vector search and application modernization capabilities, which bolster its position to win additional workloads.
    TipRanks, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Seoul, South Korea — Excited young couples roam a bustling convention center trying on baby carriers, testing strollers and learning the latest safety features of car seats.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Personality traits such as mental toughness, discipline, high pain tolerance and persistence may also lead to worsened eating disorder risk and behaviors in athletes.
    Emily Hemendinger, The Conversation, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Because so many anatomical and physiological traits differ between the two animals, the specific impact of limb mass distribution could not be isolated.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Overtones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtones. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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