toned

\ ˈtōnd

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Definition of toned

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

2 of paper : having a slight tint

3a : 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 Ditching her once colorful highlights, the singer has returned to her two-toned roots. — Lauren Rearick, Teen Vogue, "Dua Lipa Wore an Adorable Strawberry Outfit," 9 Jan. 2020 In true Sia fashion, the singer wore a green and red two-toned wig that covered her eyes with a giant red bow affixed on top. — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com, "Sia Jokes She's 'Trying' to 'Become a Kardashian' as She Performs at Family's Epic Christmas Bash," 25 Dec. 2019 The seat is available in seven warm-toned colors: dark orange, dark red, dark blue, light blue, grey, black, and of white. — Isabel Garcia, House Beautiful, "These Chairs Are Made of Household Garbage," 10 Jan. 2020 Harmon captioned a series of photos from the trip shared to Instagram, including snaps of her showing off her toned physique in a string bikini. — Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, "Angie Harmon and Greg Vaughan Are Engaged: 'Marry Christmas!'," 26 Dec. 2019 Pictured was a two-toned burgundy striped shirt with the Adidas logo highlighted on the right sleeve in baby blue. — Jake Shapiro, The Denver Post, "Rapids unveil 2020 schedule on same day new home uniforms potentially leaked," 19 Dec. 2019 Here, a cool-toned ivory helps open up a living room with light-colored accents. — Chelsea Evers, Country Living, "12 Best Neutral Paint Colors You've Been Looking For," 5 Dec. 2019 Posen also designed Princess Eugenie’s filmy, blush-toned wedding reception gown for her 2018 nuptials. — Time, "'Deeply Saddened' Designer Zac Posen Has Shut Down His Fashion Label," 4 Nov. 2019 Julie Flett’s dark-toned drawings capture the gentleness of the story. — Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, "Literary calendar: Duluth poet Louis Jenkins reads from new collection; Cheryl Minnema launches ‘Johnny’s Pheasant’," 27 Oct. 2019

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“Toned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toned. Accessed 24 Feb. 2020.

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