two-tone

Definition of two-tonenext

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Recent Examples of two-tone Each two-tone nonslip pot holder is made from high-quality cotton that keeps your hands protected and a silicone grips to prevent any slipping. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026 Gray-Blue Lower and White Upper Cabinets Go two-tone with gray-blue lower cabinets and white uppers to bring lots of visual interest and impact to a small kitchen. Lauren Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026 Modatope Ballet Flats with Bows These two-tone ballet flats with bows are a close lookalike for Jolie’s pair. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025 This two-tone carpet that looks more like an abstract artwork than a floor covering can thrive in homes that have a more modern decor aesthetic. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for two-tone
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Adjective
  • Accenting her two-toned dress, which featured a black bodice and icy silver jacquard skirt, was her cascading gradient hairstyle.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 May 2026
  • Their lacy foliage sets off the abundant single flowers, which are yellow, orange, or red and often two-toned.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
Adjective
  • However, these stories reach far beyond the understanding of ethics as dichromatic, immutable codes of conduct and delve into more complex internal dilemmas.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Since the dilute calico is named for its coat pattern and isn't a breed, both short- and long-haired cat breeds can produce these tricolored kittens, including Maine Coon, Persian, and Ragdoll.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
  • For example, in the modern tricolor flag of Ireland, adopted in 1937, green is said to represent Roman Catholics.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • But their gray world is rich in attributes that might otherwise pale in our trichromatic, million-color world.
    Kanya Kanchana, Longreads, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Helmholtz’s theory was that our vision was trichromatic, based on three fundamental colors: red, green, and blue, which can be combined to make any other color.
    The Lost Women of Science Initiative, Scientific American, 30 Nov. 2023
Adjective
  • This beachfront location overlooking the iconic Hanalei Bay, with the waterfall-striated Hihimanu, Nāmolokama, and Māmalahoa mountains in the distance, has to be one of the prettiest on the planet.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
  • These elegant, striated cylinders are chewy and caramelized on the outside and soft and custardy in the middle.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Some speckled quartz counters mix in gold or silver sparkles for an effect that catches the light.
    Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 June 2026
  • The soles of the sneakers draw from Jordan’s original Infrared Air Jordan 6, but add a touch of speckled detailing to switch things up.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
Adjective
  • Officials estimate annual maintenance, operations and security costs will total between $10,000 and $15,000, in addition to the pending restoration of the banded windows.
    Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
  • The male peregrine falcon, a new mate for the female, has been identified by the Midwest Peregrine Society as a banded 4-year-old that fledged from Minneapolis City Hall in 2022.
    Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • For a bicolored tomato whose flavor matches its beauty, both from the outside and the inside, consider Captain Lucky.
    Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
  • Caladiums, especially bicolor varieties with white or pink leaves, bring welcome color to part-shade containers.
    Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026

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“Two-tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/two-tone. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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