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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Brows were dark, thin, and slightly feathered a la Marilyn, and lips were lined with a sepia brown and finished with a slick of rose-toned lipstick.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
There’s also a two-toned stainless steel stockpot, which is ideal for hearty fall recipes like soup and stews, going for just $30.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The influencer’s minidress featured exaggerated off-the-shoulder sleeves with red and pink toned florals with green stems set against a black fabric.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
Fox accessorized with a matching red choker necklace and wore nude-toned transparent heels.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
There’s also a two-toned stainless steel stockpot, which is ideal for hearty fall recipes like soup and stews, going for just $30.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The influencer’s minidress featured exaggerated off-the-shoulder sleeves with red and pink toned florals with green stems set against a black fabric.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
Fox accessorized with a matching red choker necklace and wore nude-toned transparent heels.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Toned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toned. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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