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as in style
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words
the angry tone of his letter makes it clear he doesn't want to speak to me ever again
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as in shade
a property that becomes apparent when light falls on an object and by which things that are identical in form can be distinguished
fall fashions in deep jewel tones
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as in self
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
all that showbiz glitz is out of keeping with the tone of the college
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Recent Examples of tone
And its sterner tone toward Europe has prompted the continent’s largest increase in defense spending in generations: nearly $1 trillion.
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A. Wess Mitchell, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
What’s happened now is the tone that the president is setting from the top, popularizing the idea that people trying to work in the public interest are actually hurting the country.
—Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 22 Apr. 2025
So far, China has struck a defiant tone and refused to back down.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
This term around, Trump has spoken in belligerent tones.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 21 Apr. 2025
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A. Wess Mitchell, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
What’s happened now is the tone that the president is setting from the top, popularizing the idea that people trying to work in the public interest are actually hurting the country.
—Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 22 Apr. 2025
So far, China has struck a defiant tone and refused to back down.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
This term around, Trump has spoken in belligerent tones.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tone
Noun
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His play style requires highly technical players, a standard that is not widely characteristic of MLS.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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More Pro Wrestling: 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin Confirmed For WrestleMania: Report Mysterio would quickly become one of the most popular baby faces in the company, partially due to his incredible in-ring style.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Fine details of fur and bark are clearly visible both in sunlight and under shade, with the mini-LED backlight keeping the sunny parts of the frame bright and the shadowy parts dark.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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More and more designers are offering wedding looks in colorful hues to provide options for those who don’t want to stick to one shade over the course of their celebrations.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As of filling out this form: My self and my wife and my parents.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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That might be her 20-something self’s stance on her agency in the moment, but the woman looking back in her late 40s surveys the landscape with clear-eyed ownership.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Enjoy the game in single-player or online multiplayer modes.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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Powered by Adelaide, Forbes AI Too many founders get stuck in endless preparation mode.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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How to connect the color palette with your home Every room is different, and choice of color should be influenced by the particular conditions of the space: how the color functions, the room’s architecture, and where exactly the color is used.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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The color would make sense for a Northwestern University graduate.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Algae fibers not only align with his brand ethos of bringing awareness to the creativity of nature, but also provide skin health benefits, and their harvesting process is low-waste and regenerative, according to a report by Smithsonian magazine.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
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Featuring a 130-foot-wide (39.3m) mirror, the ELT will study the universe in visible light to provide a more detailed view of potentially habitable exoplanets, the formation of the first galaxies, supermassive black holes, and the nature of dark matter and dark energy.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Fast forward to 2025, and Leicester away has once again witnessed a big moment, though not quite in the same manner as 2019.—
James Nalton,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Abu Dhabi's opulent and over-the-top experiences are abundant throughout the city and are showcased in a more conservative manner than seen in Dubai.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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This pick comes in three hues and three SPF levels.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
20 Apr. 2025
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Neutrals and baby pinks were the resounding winners when our readers were asked for their go-to hues.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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