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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Crafted in gold-toned bronze, its coloring is understated and elegant, allowing the designer to work with a more experimental shape.
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Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
The deep red velvet showcased her toned legs, arms and shoulders with a strapless cut with subtle ruching around the bust.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Bottom Line Both experts agree that achieving toned arms is about more than endless tricep kickbacks.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The makeup was similar to the high glam Williams has donned before, comprised of a bright undereye, bronze and mauve shadow across her crease, faux lashes, warm-toned contour under her cheekbones, an earthy brown lip liner and nude lipstick.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
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Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
The deep red velvet showcased her toned legs, arms and shoulders with a strapless cut with subtle ruching around the bust.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Bottom Line Both experts agree that achieving toned arms is about more than endless tricep kickbacks.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The makeup was similar to the high glam Williams has donned before, comprised of a bright undereye, bronze and mauve shadow across her crease, faux lashes, warm-toned contour under her cheekbones, an earthy brown lip liner and nude lipstick.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Toned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toned. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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