toned

adjective \ ˈtōnd \

Updated on: 25 Apr 2018

Definition of toned

1 : having tone or a specified tone : characterized or distinguished by a tone

2 of paper : having a slight tint

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Recent Examples of toned from the Web

Catharsis’s lineup includes agile, sweet-toned Chilean singer Camila Meza, who also plays guitar in the band, laying down chordal support rather than extended improvisation.

— peter margasak, Chicago Reader, "Trombonist Ryan Keberle puts up political resistance on Find the Common, Shine a Light," 20 Apr. 2018
Jacksonville's change is more drastic, moving from controversial two-toned helmets to one of the simplest designs in the league.

— jacob feldman, SI.com, "Giants Cut Brandon Marshall, Sparking Dez Bryant Discussion," 20 Apr. 2018
The tenor William Burden was a winning Florestan, vividly projecting his character through singing of sweet-toned plangency.

— jeremy eichler, BostonGlobe.com, "From darkness to light with Boston Baroque’s rousing ‘Fidelio’," 14 Apr. 2018
For years, she's been showing off her toned physique on QVC as a spokesperson for the Pilates Pro Chair and her fitness DVDs.

— amanda garrity, Good Housekeeping, "What Susan Lucci Does to Stay So Incredibly Healthy and Fit," 13 Apr. 2018
Pianist Paul Lewis, making his Symphony debut as soloist, responded with a blandly efficient performance that sprang to life only in the sweet-toned central slow movement.

— joshua kosman, San Francisco Chronicle, "S.F. Symphony follows Strauss over a mountain," 13 Apr. 2018
In the warm-toned vignette, the songstress is seen frolicking with her friends through a summer camp site, dressed in hiking boots, shorts, bandanas and bright colors (a uniform any kid who spent their vacation at sleep away camp knows well).

— rania aniftos, Billboard, "SZA Throws it Back to Summer Camp Days in 'Broken Clocks' Video," 30 Mar. 2018
All of the factory seats have been reupholstered with high-end, two-toned leather, and the other fabric used in the van is made of hemp.

— megan barber, Curbed, "Luxury camper van can go off grid for days," 6 Apr. 2018
Sophie’s two-toned sunglasses, that perfectly matched her look were a total optical illusion.

— avery matera, Teen Vogue, "Sophie Turner Wears Black and White Sunglasses in Los Angeles," 6 Apr. 2018

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