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Recent Examples of intonation
Studies also show that children exposed to a second language early, roughly before puberty, are more likely to develop nativelike pronunciation and intonation.
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Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
After this display of reverence, the scroll would be laid down on a podium and opened, and the rabbi would read that week’s portion aloud in a special intonation.
—Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
Each language is completely different in terms of things like the length of pronunciation — the attack of consonants and vowels and its natural intonation.
—Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Nix wears blue slides to the podium for his Wednesday pressers and has the general public demeanor and intonation of a surfer bro from Southern California.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
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Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
After this display of reverence, the scroll would be laid down on a podium and opened, and the rabbi would read that week’s portion aloud in a special intonation.
—Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
Each language is completely different in terms of things like the length of pronunciation — the attack of consonants and vowels and its natural intonation.
—Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Nix wears blue slides to the podium for his Wednesday pressers and has the general public demeanor and intonation of a surfer bro from Southern California.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intonation
Noun
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The contrast between svn4vr’s different inflections evokes the spiritual tension of a pious person torn between worldly desire and submission to a higher power.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
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Trade timing & outlook Alphabet recently reclaimed the $310 resistance area, which has become an important technical inflection zone after the sharp geopolitical volatility of the past several weeks.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Update your coop's curb appeal by installing little shutters or painting the accents like the door.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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The piece comes in two color options, including all black and a walnut wood finish with gold accents.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Thankfully, after expending serious overtime up front, the design crew lightened its hand over the rest of the truck, which remains a stout, sturdy pickup without the over-accentuation that characterizes the new US-market Tundra and Tacoma.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Jan. 2026
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Held together by a wide black barrette, Gomez’s hair had a shiny quality to it with the ends flipped up for a fun, playful accentuation of the look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
1 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Lewkowitz described the biological struggle of the cotton plant, noting that the finest fibers are often the result of the plant evolving to survive stress.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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It's made with a supportive insole that can help remove stress from the joint at your big toe, hopefully improving or preventing bunion pain.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The nonprofit organization’s emphasis is on mental health awareness.—
Staff Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Jags also have Hunter Long and Quintin Morris on the roster as blocking tight ends, and Boerkircher gives them another body at a position that the Los Angeles Rams placed an emphasis on last season.—
Mark Long,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Intonation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intonation. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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