intonations

Definition of intonationsnext
plural of intonation

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intonations
Noun
  • Look for choppy sentences, unusual inflections, abnormal phrasing, or incongruent background noise.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Sometimes autism’s portrayed in movies with quirky head movements, weird blinks, and weird inflections.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Bathrooms are smartly designed to fit large shower-baths into a relatively compact space; tiling is dark and mirrored with pleasing gold accents.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Apart from the accents, one difference from the American original was the expletives.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
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“Intonations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intonations. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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