tonal

adjective

ton·​al ˈtō-nᵊl How to pronounce tonal (audio)
Synonyms of tonalnext
1
: of or relating to tone, tonality, or tonicity
2
: having tonality
tonally adverb

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This season, designers continue to favor vibrant hues, elevated button detailing and rich textures to add depth to office dressing, whether through tonal layering or unexpected pairings. Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 15 May 2026 Wilde navigates the tonal shifts with authority, delivering surprises along the way, including an ending that somehow delivers hope for the institution of wedlock. Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026 The show, in its reintroduction to these characters, is seemingly taking the task of bringing the original back with as minimal tonal, aesthetic, and narrative changes as possible. Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 14 May 2026 By using ultra-resolution upscaling and LUT tonal balancing, Coco enhances clarity while retaining natural textures. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tonal

Word History

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of tonal was in 1776

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“Tonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tonal. Accessed 17 May. 2026.

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tonal

adjective
ton·​al ˈtōn-ᵊl How to pronounce tonal (audio)
: of or relating to a musical tone
tonally adverb

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