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Gramicci’s classic Canvas Pants come in a tonal and subtle field camo print, while Topo Designs has a Utility Pant in a bolder duck camo.—Amelia Arvesen, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026 This guest took her tonal look up a notch with a pop of faux fur and playful pink accents.—Amanda Le, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026 The commendation marked a tonal change for the two offices.—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026 This kite motif is a good segue into discussing Mundruczó’s own authorial perspective, and his various, sometimes striking, visual and tonal choices.—David Katz, IndieWire, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tonal