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Superman had an aesthetic and sensibility, as well as tonal balance and sense of humor, that works for superhero movies meant for all audience members.—Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025 Strange New Worlds would choose to swing the tonal pendulum back to the light side with season three’s second episode.—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 24 July 2025 Leaders in Kyiv and elsewhere have celebrated a major tonal shift from Trump, who had until recent weeks spoken glowingly of Russian President Vladimir Putin.—Gram Slattery, USA Today, 16 July 2025 The low-top sneaker is crafted from white calfskin leather, and a tonal grosgrain trim that highlights the sneaker construction on the eyestay, toe box and heel counter with integrated pull tab.—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for tonal
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