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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
The secretary notably struck a softer tone toward Europe than Vice President JD Vance did in a speech to the conference last year.
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Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 14 Feb. 2026
The McCoys are the kind of people who look you in the eye and give you their full attention, and Patricia’s British accent carries an upbeat, birdsong tone.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
There’s such a faithful sense of tone to the book, which is uncanny and scary.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Finish with a few subtle caramel tones and a gloss.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Feb. 2026
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Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 14 Feb. 2026
The McCoys are the kind of people who look you in the eye and give you their full attention, and Patricia’s British accent carries an upbeat, birdsong tone.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
There’s such a faithful sense of tone to the book, which is uncanny and scary.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Finish with a few subtle caramel tones and a gloss.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tone
Noun
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The risk remained even after researchers accounted for how closely people followed a healthy Mediterranean-style diet.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The co-founder of Airbnb, Gebbia ran through the new website with Oz, a former television show host, during the informercial-style event.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Trees and bucks cover eco-friendly cork wallpaper that ties to an antelope statue to signal the travels of Edgar Perry while Lutie’s (his wife) room is its opposite with light salmon shades contrasting wild leopard carpet and soft velvets.—
Mandy Ellis,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Since each piece is simple and flattering they can be worn together or separately, not to mention the pairing comes in a staggering 19-shade range with sizes spanning from XS to 2XL.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As his younger, more romantic self, that hardness never quite goes away.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Unlike your regular pension pot, which requires putting aside a portion of your salary for your future self, the country’s government would pay out €10 ($11) a month to children in education under this new plan.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
16 Feb. 2026
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By this point in their trip to Nepal, the pair was deep in reflective mode, learning and sharing all sorts of things about and with each other.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Both with features like adjustable suspension, multiple riding modes, heated grips and seats, and Pirelli tires.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
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In addition, Astiadi says that she is often profiled while traveling due to her skin color.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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The colors are vibrant and really give my front door a cheerful, welcoming look.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Let nature star in your indoor seasonal displays with these creative ideas for bulbs for winter flowers.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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Very social by nature, Marie enjoys connecting with others and forms strong bonds with both peers and adults when a genuine connection is made.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Sunday’s border battle at Wisconsin began in an inauspicious manner for the Minnesota women’s basketball team.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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Loro Piana’s artisans comb and spin the materials then twist two strands of yarn together in a measured manner, which enhances the innate qualities of each fiber.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Darker, more vibrant hues, such as deep purple, red or bright orange, signal more protective plant compounds.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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An orange hue illuminated an otherwise dark stage nestled in a CBS lot in Studio City.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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