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as in style
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words
the angry tone of his letter makes it clear he doesn't want to speak to me ever again
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as in shade
a property that becomes apparent when light falls on an object and by which things that are identical in form can be distinguished
fall fashions in deep jewel tones
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as in self
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
all that showbiz glitz is out of keeping with the tone of the college
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Recent Examples of tone
Choose from a grey or orange speckled finish for a welcome contrast from furniture’s typical soft textures and various wood tones.
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2025
This ensures our testing base spans different skin tones, genders, and dermatological conditions.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Aug. 2025
Gaines’ fall collection is all about warm earthy tones, plaid patterns, and unique textures that create a cohesive, retro look.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
Sometimes there’s been a long gap since the last session, and the actor must recall the emotional tone from the previous performance.
—Nick Newman, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2025
This ensures our testing base spans different skin tones, genders, and dermatological conditions.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Aug. 2025
Gaines’ fall collection is all about warm earthy tones, plaid patterns, and unique textures that create a cohesive, retro look.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
Sometimes there’s been a long gap since the last session, and the actor must recall the emotional tone from the previous performance.
—Nick Newman, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tone
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With non-professional actors from Indigenous communities and a visual style grounded in children’s perspective, the project blends social realism with magical elements.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
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But regardless of genre, most narrative shows shared a style — they were told through the perspective of a single reporter-host, who not only guided a listener through a story but invited them along on the reporting journey.—
Eric Benson,
Rolling Stone,
18 Aug. 2025
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The exterior may be a rich terra-cotta shade, but the interiors are all bright and airy.—
Jessica Cherner,
Architectural Digest,
13 Aug. 2025
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This supersoft sleeveless piece molds like clay on to your body and comes in a variety of sizes and shades.—
Dory Zayas,
Glamour,
11 Aug. 2025
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But when Stolen: Surviving St. Michael’s was winning the biggest awards in audio journalism, Walker’s triumph was tempered by the fact that Gimlet itself was a husk of its former self.—
Eric Benson,
Rolling Stone,
18 Aug. 2025
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Show Up As Your Authentic Self Show up publicly as your authentic self, clearly articulating your core values and unique approach.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Waymo has hit expansion mode on its services nationwide, launching in Austin this year and expanding its San Francisco area operations in March.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
22 Aug. 2025
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The same was also true for the second game, although the addition of first-person elements did change things up somewhat (and no, the first game’s Integral first-person mode is not the same functionally).—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The art was created by Melissa Koby, the first Black theme artist in U.S. Open history, and features the silhouette of Althea Gibson, who broke the tennis color barrier at the 1950 U.S. National Championships.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
16 Aug. 2025
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And the people who suffer first and most are the ones who always do — low-income families, immigrants, people of color, uninsured individuals, and those navigating systems that were not built for them in the first place.—
Tyler Evans,
Boston Herald,
16 Aug. 2025
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Serena and Leah comfort her and talk about their own experiences with death and the nonlinear nature of grief.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
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The suite’s interiors reflect the nature on the doorstep, with a soothing color palette of earthy browns, soft taupes and warm greens.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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In his interview, Watkins described the entire incident in a manner consistent with what homicide detectives found during the investigation and statements from the robbery victim, according to the affidavit.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Aug. 2025
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Societal neglect will inevitably breed a coarseness in manner and language, exhibited by the uncouth nature of the Chiefs’ players as well as the public watching them.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
19 Aug. 2025
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Each kitchen is different and some colors may work better in some than others, especially depending on your lighting, but overall, there are still some hues that designers advise steering clear of in this room of the home.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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The second voyage, taking place from September 13 to 24, explores the region just as the final hues of summer fade and the Northern Lights begin to shine.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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