How to Use tone in a Sentence

tone

1 of 2 noun

• They spoke in hushed tones.
• Don't use that rude tone of voice with me.
• The speech had religious tones to it.
• He replied in a friendly tone.
• The author's tone shows her attitude toward the subject.
• The professor's condescending tone irritated some students.
• And that comes down to tone as well.
  — Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
• Just be sure to find the right tones.
  — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
• How did you guys land on the tone of the film?
  — Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2025
• The tone of the event was set early on.
  — Fernando Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
• Just stay away from any shades that are too cool or gray in tone.
  — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
• All of that went into the tone.
  — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
• His caption matched the tone of the post.
  — Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 4 Sep. 2025
• Stay prepared and keep your tone steady.
  — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
• The tone changed as the second half wore on.
  — Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
• On that last point, his tone was sincere.
  — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
• All of the neutral tones speak to me and my style.
  — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
• His tone was sharp, almost yelling.
  — Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2025
• Let heart guide tone, and your message lands.
  — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2026
• Those songs, those guitar tones.
  — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
• Next time, go for cooler tones with a blue base.
  — Maureen Choi, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
• This cool-toned brunette look has ashy tones throughout.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
• Try to find one with rich orange tones to match the vines.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
• Her voice then grew stronger, shifting the tone of the piece.
  — Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2023
• Jeongyeon has also jumped on the blonde train with an ash tone.
  — Audrey Noble, Allure, 21 Apr. 2020
• The jobs are miles apart for Briones in terms of tone and genre.
  — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
• On a rainy day, the purple tones will stand out a bit more.
  — Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
• Eight shades suit a range of skin tones, from soft cool pinks to warm peachy corals.
  — Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
• The rest are part of a two-tone scheme with a black bottom strip.
  — Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 21 Dec. 2022
• This will put both of you at ease and set the tone for the meeting.
  — Yec, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2021

tone

2 of 2 verb

• Even toned down, the look still hit.
  — Ryan Brennan april 7, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
• Dolls have pale or peach-toned faces.
  — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 21 Aug. 2025
• The vibe is still there, just toned down.
  — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026
• None of Lynch’s ideas has been toned down.
  — Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
• Clogs were supposed to be earth-toned.
  — Rachel Kushner, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
• The hairstyles are more toned down, there is still some flair.
  — Ni'kesia Pannell, Allure, 14 Feb. 2018
• What are some products that can be used to tone your hair at home?
  — Kristin Corpuz, ELLE, 1 Mar. 2023
• In turn, acne scars fill out and the skin looks more even-toned.
  — Pia Velasco, Good Housekeeping, 9 Oct. 2020
• Angry Democrats need to tone down the rhetoric.
  — Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
• As far as the taste, the spiciness still there, but it was toned down a notch.
  — Will Nevin, OregonLive.com, 26 Jan. 2018
• By and large, that has been toned down, says Richardson.
  — Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
• Strawberry tones keep it airy rather than heavy.
  — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 May 2026
• What skin tones pair nicely with medium blonde hair?
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
• Or tone down the contrast with a softer shade that verges on dark gray.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2022
• The blob was earth-toned and splashed bestselling covers for years.
  — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
• No one can go back in time to tone down the coverage from two weeks ago.
  — Oliver Darcy, CNN, 8 Dec. 2021
• Fans couldn't stop talking about her toned leg, shown off by her gown's thigh-high slit.
  — Kelly O'Sullivan, Country Living, 25 Nov. 2019
• To tone down the swelling, use a warm compress, or take a hot shower.
  — Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 4 Feb. 2023
• Tom Schad talks about the issue and what could be done to tone things down.
  — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2022
• The gaping grille was toned down, but that was pretty much all that could be done.
  — Jens Meiners, Car and Driver, 11 Oct. 2017
• Cool tones such as bluish-gray, mint green, and dark gray can make spaces feel cold or gloomy.
  — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
• Rivals are also testing new ideas that seek to tone things down.
  — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Nov. 2023
• Less algae and plant growth means no muck toning down the colors.
  — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
• Less algae and plant growth means no muck toning down the colors.
  — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
• What happens to the extras when the overall goal is to tone things down?
  — José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2023
• And yet, Trump ramps up his attacks rather than toning them down.
  — Chris Cillizza, CNN, 23 May 2018
• Rick tones up a melody on one of the songs Danny’s been working on.
  — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
• Adding toning into your gray hair care routine doesn’t have to be hard.
  — Essence, 20 Nov. 2025
• Another option is to use ski-like poles to tone your arms at the same time.
  — Kaitlyn Pirie, Good Housekeeping, 16 July 2021
• My legs and bum were getting toned, and the weight started dropping off.
  — Aarti Sanan, Redbook, 15 Feb. 2012