intonations

Definition of intonationsnext
plural of intonation

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Noun
  • Roher and co-writer Robert Ramsay craft a classically structured screenplay about a talented piano tuner who stumbles into a life of crime, upon which Roher, editor Greg O’Bryant, and composer Will Bates embroider jazzy rhythms and inflections, inspired by the musical world our characters inhabit.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Allred described the space as more elevated than a typical dive bar pool hall, decorated with antique brass lighting, leather accents, and deep tones of red and purple.
    Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
  • Carnivores shouldn’t miss out on Peter upstairs—a rambling dining venue perched on the 24th floor, high above the rooms, that looks like a glitzy Vegas club complete with purple accents and ethereal, Avatar-esque light sculptures.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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“Intonations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intonations. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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