1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tone
However, there was also an extremely serious tone to this edition, with countless artists making political statements — and some finding themselves in hot water because of it.
—
Ellise Shafer, Variety, 30 June 2025
Ritesh Chugh, an IT professor at Central Queensland University in Australia, suggests adjusting settings within AI tools to prompt them to avoid repetition, use precise language, and personalize tone.
—Sam Klebanov, Fortune, 30 June 2025
Emoji were pictures that could extend people’s voices, visual icons that could help convey intended tone.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 29 June 2025
Glassy is the key word, of course, suggesting that the new tone has been retooled to fit with the Liquid Glass design of Apple’s new software.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for tone
Ellise Shafer, Variety, 30 June 2025
Ritesh Chugh, an IT professor at Central Queensland University in Australia, suggests adjusting settings within AI tools to prompt them to avoid repetition, use precise language, and personalize tone.
—Sam Klebanov, Fortune, 30 June 2025
Emoji were pictures that could extend people’s voices, visual icons that could help convey intended tone.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 29 June 2025
Glassy is the key word, of course, suggesting that the new tone has been retooled to fit with the Liquid Glass design of Apple’s new software.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for tone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tone
Noun
-
Swaggart’s strutting, sweaty, fire-and-brimstone style was a throwback to earlier eras of evangelism, a seeming rejection of the slicker, smiling approach popularized in the 1980s by fellow televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker and Jerry Falwell.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
-
Javier Meza, Coca Cola’s Europe CMO, shared last year how his company is using first-party data and AI to shift from a broad targeting style to a more consumer-centric approach.—
Wolfgang Sixl,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
-
Don’t forget to grab other backyard essentials, like a patio umbrella to stay cool in the shade, and an outdoor storage box to keep chair cushions, throw pillows, and games organized.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
-
The wash shown here, dubbed New Heyburn, looks a lot like the shade Kaling has been reaching for — but there are 30 colors to choose from if this blue hue isn’t your speed.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
-
March 2025 The Lovers: March seems to be a month of making major choices and aligning with your future self, Pisces.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
-
My work is infused with love—and a quest for love—of the self and others.—
Alessia Glaviano,
Vogue,
19 June 2025
Noun
-
With four smart modes (cool, gentle, fast, and style) and magnetic attachments like a diffuser and concentrator, the Zuvi puts you in control.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
5 July 2025
-
All of these changes give your franchise mode an identity and life.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
-
This medium-sized fish, with males displaying vibrant rainbow colors and large yellow eyes, was found in ephemeral pools on floodplains.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
-
Not only was there visibility on some of the chicer kits like Palmeiras and Borussia Dortmund, which both boast a more retro collar style with a proficiency in color theory, there was a noted interest in DIY styling and upcycling of soccer jerseys.—
Alyssa Hardy,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
Noun
-
Despite the denim industry’s global nature, factors like shrinking travel budgets and growing travel safety concerns are constraining how teams operate.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 2025
-
This premise reminds me a bit of George R. Stewart’s Storm, but with a more folkloric spin: a creative way to examine how humanity and nature relate, and how all life is knotted together.—
Literary Hub
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
Noun
-
Consider the distinct strengths: Neural AI: Excels at pattern recognition and learning from vast unstructured datasets, often in a largely unsupervised manner, leading to emergent capabilities in language and reasoning.—
Anuradha Weeraman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
-
This is someone who progresses the ball in a speedy but sensible manner.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
Noun
-
The Wazir Khan Mosque, through its tiled decoration, has taught me invaluable lessons in hue saturation, while the frescoes at the Mariam Zamani Mosque have been my mentors in understanding color balance.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
-
Patterns such as plaid and hues like magenta were a part of her arsenal.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
27 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share