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as in overtone
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Recent Examples of undertone
Plants that grow in forested areas can impart the spirit with fresh notes of herbs or pine, while sotol made from plants residing in more arid regions can accrue mineral, earthy undertones with hints of smoke and spice.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 20 May 2025
This bottle is everything a Vermentino should be; herbal yet laced with floral undertones and decidedly fresh on the finish.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Unlike the liquid, which has a lightly sour flavor, the powder form is dominantly savory, with a cheesy undertone.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 May 2025
The rivalry between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark has been shrouded by racial undertones dating back to their days as college basketball stars, with Reese leading the LSU Tigers to a win over Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes in the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship game.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 May 2025
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 20 May 2025
This bottle is everything a Vermentino should be; herbal yet laced with floral undertones and decidedly fresh on the finish.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Unlike the liquid, which has a lightly sour flavor, the powder form is dominantly savory, with a cheesy undertone.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 May 2025
The rivalry between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark has been shrouded by racial undertones dating back to their days as college basketball stars, with Reese leading the LSU Tigers to a win over Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes in the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship game.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertone
Noun
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Many songs had dark overtones, reflecting Morrison's cerebral, if haunted, nature.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Here, the arguments were fierce, layered with subtexts and overtones more audible then than now.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Both Louisiana singers luxuriate at the point where a whisper becomes a coo, and both have crafted gossamer pop with Swedish producers.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
6 June 2025
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Here is what the judges had to say: Aromas of rich caramel and a whisper of spice.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Ownership history and drama aside, this has proven to be a solid representation of Provence with true-to-form fresh and full fruit expression, spicy/herbal tinge and a hint of saline.—
Lana Bortolot,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The biographical circumstances and the reddish tinge of the foremost prisoner’s hair have led commentators to interpret the image metaphorically, even solipsistically––the prisoner becomes a cipher for van Gogh, physically and psychologically incarcerated.—
Sarah C. Schaefer,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Even Bowden published an article debunking the subscription rumor.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2025
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The fact that the earnings were part of a Kickstarter campaign and never released didn't squelch the rumors.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Break The Pattern By Showing Up As Yourself In B2B, when everything starts to sound the same, that's your cue to break the pattern, shift the tone, challenge the format and rethink the angle.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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With charming visuals and a celebratory tone, the film offers a gentle allegory on inclusion and self-acceptance.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2025
Noun
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The flagship of the brand is its MR-G line, which continuously evolves in its functionality, materials, hues and finishes.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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Instead of the usual green or black colorway, though, the chef decided to do up his oven in a bright-orange hue.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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Her current fave: this natural-looking formula which gives skin an instant tint while a longer-lasting glow develops in as little as three hours.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
10 June 2025
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Their antennae and the tips of their legs are lighter in color and have an orange-brown tint.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 June 2025
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“Undertone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertone. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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