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Recent Examples of intonation
After proving a score, TruthScan lists factors such as unnatural speech patterns, generative signatures, and artificial intonation.
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Connie Etemadi, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Studies also show that children exposed to a second language early, roughly before puberty, are more likely to develop nativelike pronunciation and intonation.
—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
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Connie Etemadi, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Studies also show that children exposed to a second language early, roughly before puberty, are more likely to develop nativelike pronunciation and intonation.
—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
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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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Johansson spends the movie in an unfortunate blonde wig and glasses, with a thick Long Island accent, as the wife to Teller’s non-streetwise suburban dad, who unwittingly puts a target on his family’s back.—
Jada Yuan,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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The interiors feature blue calcite marble in the bathrooms, dark ebony wood and leather accents in the main area, and in-room amenities including Bang & Olufsen speakers and Byredo toiletries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 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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The stress in the bond market is intensifying and showing few signs of abating.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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And that was before the stress on arms began to take its toll league-wide.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
Noun
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McCarthy’s emphasis on 11 personnel (three wide receivers) better fits Rodgers’s skill set and his preferences.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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What distinguishes Mannering’s approach is an emphasis on continuity and curation.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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“Intonation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intonation. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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