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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
Vance struck an optimistic tone earlier in the day, saying talks were advancing despite Iran's latest threat to shut the strait.
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Yun Li,
CNBC,
20 June 2026
The Age Lift 5+ Serum with PDRN targets visible signs of aging and uneven tone.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
The shift in tone tracks with the film’s subject matter.
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Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Adams must protect the back line and set the tone physically.
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Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tone
Yun Li,
CNBC,
20 June 2026
The Age Lift 5+ Serum with PDRN targets visible signs of aging and uneven tone.
—
ABC News,
20 June 2026
The shift in tone tracks with the film’s subject matter.
—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Adams must protect the back line and set the tone physically.
—
Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tone
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The decor throughout pays homage to local style and the Louisiana environment with white shiplap walls, white-oak details, and, above the beds, oversize plaster wall reliefs depicting magnolia flowers.
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For dressier occasions, platform sandals like Martha Stewart's go-to style offer comfort, support, and polish all in one.
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The cinnamon sugar option offers a pretty shade (basically my lips but better) plus a super yummy scent.
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The electric blue shade adds such a fun pop of color to a summer wardrobe, instantly brightening up basics like white jeans, denim shorts, or neutral trousers.
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An heir to the Levi jeans fortune who lives in Manhattan, Goldman largely self-funded his campaign.
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For him, Hussein’s death was about fighting oppression, yes, but also about putting the common good of the faithful above one’s self.
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The Act 4 update also introduces Retake, a 3v3 game mode focused on post-plant scenarios, and the Blackspyre Collection of skins, alongside a new battlepass.
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And it is also written in the second person, also involves a complex mode of address.
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Incumbents have run on the perception that the transplants who have moved into working-class neighborhoods are pushing residents out while imposing their politics on more moderate communities of color.
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Smoke particles scatter sunlight, often creating deeper orange and red colors near the horizon.
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The injuries ranged from minor to serious in nature, the highway patrol said in its release.
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The taxing nature of executive roles, coupled with constant travel, high decision volumes, and immense stress, necessitates robust physical capacity.
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But he is viewed by Labour supporters as a more effective, optimistic and plain-speaking communicator than Starmer, who's quiet, lawyerly manner has consistently failed to connect with the public's national mood.
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Authorities have not said whether foul play is suspected, and no manner of death has been determined.
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The high-quality dress can be worn all summer long, in playful hues like white and green.
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Ahead, find more nail artists’ takes on chrome aura nail ideas, from blushing nude tips to sunset hues, to screenshot for your next salon appointment.
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“Tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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