intonations

noun

plural of intonation
as in inflections

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  1. inflections
  2. accents
Noun
  • Tommy is already a natural punk with his grimaces, British vocal inflections and wide-eyed expressions behind the drum kit.
    — Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In a video of her final performance, Lee snaps fluidly in and out of African-American Vernacular English, applying different accents and inflections.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Definition of inflections
Noun
  • The makeup is top-tier, the Aaliyah swoop bang is swooping, and the jewelry accents stand out without doing too much, which is usually her weak spot.
    — Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The deep crimson drapes, white tablecloths, and understated gold accents at T’ang evoke a lavish Chinese mansion.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of accents
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“Intonations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intonations. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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