intonations

plural of intonation

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Noun
  • The widely varied performances are quietly yet keenly expressive; Reichardt’s dialogue has enticingly odd spin (starting with an ingenious monologue for a precocious child) and the cast delivers it with pinpoint inflections.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Her repetitions and stammerings and strange inflections were very much her own, as a perusal of her interviews will attest.
    Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The aesthetic is defined by deep red and forest green tartans, warm lighting, elevated accents, and sophisticated dinnerware that evokes classic holiday charm with a polished Americana flair.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
  • From classic kitchens to dreamy bedrooms, founder Marianne Simon’s refined interiors showcase her artful ability to mix exquisite antiques, custom furnishings, and unique accents.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Intonations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intonations. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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