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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
The rug was designed in partnership with renowned Copenhagen rugmakers Linie Designs, handcrafted with thousands of individual knots and woven with beige and soft rose tones.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
Prior to Disney purchasing 20th Century Fox properties, the Magic Mike star was set to play the Cajun mutant in a standalone movie that the actor likened to Deadpool, in tone.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Its tone is somber and responsible.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
The visual tone of Afrobeats has also shifted as the sound’s popularity has grown.
—Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
Prior to Disney purchasing 20th Century Fox properties, the Magic Mike star was set to play the Cajun mutant in a standalone movie that the actor likened to Deadpool, in tone.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Its tone is somber and responsible.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
The visual tone of Afrobeats has also shifted as the sound’s popularity has grown.
—Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tone
Noun
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Free People’s carefree, bohemian pieces are the epitome of vacation style—and just in time for Labor Day weekend, the brand is hosting an epic end-of-season sale that makes refreshing your packing list more affordable than ever.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Aug. 2025
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Online shoppers have access to a broader range of frames, styles, and colors that are often limited in retail stores.—
Jason Phillips,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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If metallic bronze isn’t your aesthetic, the pumpkins come in a whopping 24 colors, including autumnal neutrals like classic orange and white, as well as fun bubblegum pink and aqua blue shades.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Large retractable awnings, originally installed to keep rain out, now also provides critical shade from the sun.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Curv 2 Pro retains its predecessor's striking white finish and curved base station, while increasing its vacuum and mopping power and adding versatility to its self-lifting wheels.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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Avoid arrest and self-deport now using the CBP Home App.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Reading/writing, the traditional mode, relies on textbooks and note-taking.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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These real-world failures underscore that any LLM, regardless of domain, must undergo systematic red-teaming to uncover hidden failure modes before it is exposed to end users.—
David Talby,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Great for errands, a beach day, or exploring a tropical destination, these Marc Joseph slides on sale for 48 percent off and come in three perfect neutral colors.—
Amber Love Bond,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Aug. 2025
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The 65-inch QLED screen delivers sharp 4K detail with vibrant color, and Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos team up for theater-style nights in.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Golden generations are, almost by nature, generally followed by a less impressive one.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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By learning from nature’s most flexible swimmer, the octopus, researchers hope to overcome these challenges and make underwater machines more capable, adaptable, and sustainable.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Some felt its handling was off and others criticized its on-road manners.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Capture transactional data from sources in as comprehensive a manner as possible.—
Bill Waid,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In their place were mostly blank walls and eggshell hues.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The strands boast a medley of maple leaves, pumpkins, and pinecones in earthy hues that add a pop of color to a mantel without looking over the top.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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