intonations

plural of intonation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for intonations
Noun
  • 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
  • Two characters who were stressed about keeping a secret had vocal inflections that could only be described as banal.
    Corbin Bolies, Variety, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • This dip set features glittery red and green nails, accented with white and gold accents for a festive finish.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 29 June 2026
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“Intonations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intonations. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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