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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For the rest of her outfit, Oprah kept to the same warm-toned color story.
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Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
The retinol in the formula also helps address discoloration and dullness, for overall brighter and more even-toned skin.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026
Flowers range in color depending on the species, including yellow, pink, lavender, purple, red, white two-toned varieties.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
The heels are accented with the emblematic Gucci Horsebit hardware in a gold-toned finish for a signature touch.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
The retinol in the formula also helps address discoloration and dullness, for overall brighter and more even-toned skin.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026
Flowers range in color depending on the species, including yellow, pink, lavender, purple, red, white two-toned varieties.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
The heels are accented with the emblematic Gucci Horsebit hardware in a gold-toned finish for a signature touch.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Toned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toned. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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