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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
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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tone
Noun
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Retro gingham Capricorn is all about timeless style with a tailored twist.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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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
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The Nosferatu actor, 35, shocked fans by ditching his signature dark brown hair for a brighter, much bolder shade.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Dressing to the season is one idea: Linen does well at summertime events, autumnal shades and layers thrive in fall, velvets can warm up winter’s frosty chill, and floral prints in pastel colors emphasize spring’s budding blossoms.—
Catie Pusateri,
Glamour,
26 June 2025
Noun
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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
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My work is infused with love—and a quest for love—of the self and others.—
Alessia Glaviano,
Vogue,
19 June 2025
Noun
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That's thanks to the flosser's two pressure modes (gentle and deep clean), two water flow settings (manual and continuous), and large reservoir with a wide mouth (for easy filling).—
Alexis Berger,
SELF,
23 June 2025
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The zoom claim may be a bit of a stretch as there is only a 1.5x digital zoom in 1080P mode, but no zoom in 4K mode.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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While the police stations often offer seating and air conditioning, many advocates said that homeless people, people of color, immigrants and other groups who have historically been targeted by the police may not feel comfortable seeking shelter at a station.—
Lily Carey,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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This would be a great fit for a home office where multiple people are often printing out full color promotional sheets or invitations.—
Brad Bourque,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Jefferson rooted the Declaration in natural philosophy, or the philosophical study of nature and the physical universe without consideration of supernatural causes.—
Time,
Time,
1 July 2025
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This combination of diagnostic capability with a conversational nature and flow is a key differentiator for Beauty Genius, which was unveiled by L’Oréal chief executive officer Nicolas Hieronimus at the 2024 Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
Noun
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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
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Collaboration will be key to establishing the regulations that define the ethical use of AI and ensure it is utilized in a manner that contributes to societal well-being.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
Noun
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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
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Patterns such as plaid and hues like magenta were a part of her arsenal.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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“Tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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