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Recent Examples of undertone
The show made waves for its empowering undertones, giving way to the young adult vampire genre of media that later made a resurgence in the mid-2000s.
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Their maple leaf foliage can be found in lime green, gold, salmon, burgundy, purple, and a glittering gray with burgundy undertones.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2025
The finish is long and crisp, with lingering notes of meadowsweet and a subtle herbal undertone, leaving a refreshing aftertaste.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Despite the French undertones, this vintage reproduction of, yes, a water fountain, works for a variety of garden aesthetics, including cottage, farmhouse, English, or shabby chic.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Their maple leaf foliage can be found in lime green, gold, salmon, burgundy, purple, and a glittering gray with burgundy undertones.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2025
The finish is long and crisp, with lingering notes of meadowsweet and a subtle herbal undertone, leaving a refreshing aftertaste.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Despite the French undertones, this vintage reproduction of, yes, a water fountain, works for a variety of garden aesthetics, including cottage, farmhouse, English, or shabby chic.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertone
Noun
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Several information experts said that Mr. Trump’s executive orders have authoritarian overtones, reminiscent of when Russia cloned Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia, and stripped it of unflattering material.—
Tiffany Hsu,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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The trip was billed as a personal visit, but the president’s social media posts about it had strong political overtones.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Nab the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless headphones that wrap your ears in plush comfort while adaptive noise canceling dials the world down to a whisper at 21% off.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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In Drama, there’s the second season of Squid Game, which returned with a whisper as compared to the blaring horns of its breakthrough first season.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Older stems will be thicker and have dark brown bark; newer stems will have a green tinge.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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The lyrical content of Vernon’s records have long been marked with a tinge of turmoil, and his tendency towards heavy introspection has, at times, cornered him into a trope of a melancholy, lovesick songwriter.—
Leah Lu,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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Star Ja Morant Exits Thunder Game with Concerning Injury For more NBA news and rumors, stay tuned to Newsweek Sports.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Hamden County District Attorney in Massachusetts on Thursday addressed rumors of a New England serial killer after authorities discovered a woman's body off a bike path in Springfield on Tuesday.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Over time, this can help maintain or slightly improve muscle tone and lean muscle mass.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
23 Apr. 2025
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Hints, Clues, Answers For Wednesday, April 23 New Jersey Wildfire Forces Evacuation Of 3,000 Residents—Leaves 25,000 Homes Without Power DAZN Boxing posted the video: The timing and tone of the comments from Eubank Sr. couldn’t have been more direct.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This pick comes in three hues and three SPF levels.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
20 Apr. 2025
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Prince Louis tagged along for the Easter Matins Service for the first time in 2023, and the Wales family had a matching moment by wearing blue hues. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage?—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The deep black-brown tint of Coal Blooded delivers definition that won’t disappear into your natural lip tone.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2025
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Below, a look at the best blush tints of 2025 for a sheer veil of color.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Undertone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertone. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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