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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Stewart is a Green Lantern, one of the space cops patrolling Earth and its sector as part of the Green Lantern Corps, and his appearance make tonal sense as both Superman and Brainiac are space-faring characters with alien origins. Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026 The novel balances tonal complexity with unusual skill, using humor to sharpen rather than soften its moral intelligence. Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026 This is one brand to return to for quietly luxurious details and beautifully crafted, tonal layers. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026 Pierre Louis Mascia chose a more subtle approach to statement pieces with tonal patchwork denim chore jackets. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tonal

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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 14 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

tonal

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

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