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No Such Thing as Too Many Knits Monochrome looks don’t have to be so dull—varying texture and proportions in a tonal palette keep things interesting, as demonstrated in Laura Manoogian’s resort collection.—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2026 In the mood for a serving of tonal dressing.—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026 Dream Pairs Suede Mini Boots These mini boots are crafted in genuine suede with plush faux-fur lining, heel tabs, and rubber outsoles — and they’re accented with tonal stitched details.—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026 The sensor supports 13-bit output, allowing richer color representation and smoother tonal transitions.—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tonal