1
: having tone or a specified tone : characterized or distinguished by a tone
2
of paper
: having a slight tint
3
a
: having the muscles firm and the skin taut
toned arms
b
of muscles
: firm and strong
toned abs
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Jogging McConaughy was once again photographed while running on the beach in January 2011, showing off his toned body in the process.
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Mosaic archways loom overhead, and the 240-seat dining room is awash with terra-cotta banquettes, sea-blue touches, and clay-toned neutral hues.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Switch things up this year by adopting a jewel toned palette with blues, greens, and purples.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
However, Laura Harrier reminded us just how popular slick backs are, while replacing her shadowless eyes with mascara and a clay-toned lip.
—Essence, 3 Nov. 2025
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Mosaic archways loom overhead, and the 240-seat dining room is awash with terra-cotta banquettes, sea-blue touches, and clay-toned neutral hues.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Switch things up this year by adopting a jewel toned palette with blues, greens, and purples.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
However, Laura Harrier reminded us just how popular slick backs are, while replacing her shadowless eyes with mascara and a clay-toned lip.
—Essence, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Toned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toned. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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