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

Examples of toned in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web After Riley rejected the idea, Falchuk pitched a more toned down angle for the scene. Michaela Zee, Variety, 9 Mar. 2024 The Kylie Cosmetics founder, 26, shared snaps of her toned stomach on her Instagram Story Wednesday while sporting an Alo sports bra and leggings. Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024 The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), with assets valued at about $462 billion, had a similar, albeit more moderately toned, reaction. Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2024 The body Like anyone else who remains so lean, lithe and toned in their fifties, Aniston works hard to achieve that body. Hannah Coates, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2024 First up, teaching artist Maria Guadalupe facilitates the Corner Garden morning art workshop, which uses black and white conté crayons on toned paper to create your own masterpiece. Kamren Curiel, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2024 The Family Plan actor, 52, was spotted out showing off his toned body while spending a day at the beach on a tropical holiday vacation in Barbados. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 28 Dec. 2023 Consuelos' toned thighs were also on display in black athletic shorts. Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 25 Dec. 2023 Even Reid, who was more toned down on Monday, noted that in the future Toney needs to confer with the sideline official to confirm he’s lined up correctly. Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of toned was in the 15th century

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“Toned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toned. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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