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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—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
The gambit that Shelley somehow comes to possess her fictional creation is sustained, as Ida alternates between a very American dialect and a more high-toned British accent.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
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Tori Crowther, Allure, 18 Mar. 2026
Her makeup, done by Ashley Ysabelle, featured a mix of cool-toned beige on her eyes and lips with a subtle flush of pink on her cheeks.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
An opium-den-chic design scheme (jewel-toned velvet, studded leather, gothic wallpaper) gives the space an air of mystery, but the rooms are light and bright, with large windows and several with outdoor terraces.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
The gambit that Shelley somehow comes to possess her fictional creation is sustained, as Ida alternates between a very American dialect and a more high-toned British accent.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Toned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toned. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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