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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The photo, shared to her Instagram account, shows off the actress' toned abs and legs.
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
Warmer toned shingles, such as weathered wood or brown, complement homes with natural wood elements and traditional architectural styles like Tudor or English cottages.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
The model, 55, also showed off her toned legs with the look, as the lace dress stopped at her mid thigh.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 23 June 2025
The front of the bodysuit had an extremely high cut on the legs, leaving little to the imagination in the front, but offered more coverage in the back with a cheeky cut that showed off her toned backside.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 9 June 2025
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
Warmer toned shingles, such as weathered wood or brown, complement homes with natural wood elements and traditional architectural styles like Tudor or English cottages.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
The model, 55, also showed off her toned legs with the look, as the lace dress stopped at her mid thigh.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 23 June 2025
The front of the bodysuit had an extremely high cut on the legs, leaving little to the imagination in the front, but offered more coverage in the back with a cheeky cut that showed off her toned backside.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 9 June 2025
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“Toned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toned. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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