OVERTONE Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

overtone

noun

Definition of overtone

as in undertone

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achromatism

as in signal

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Recent Examples of overtone Read the full story to find out which names are in the mix, including one high-level state official who has floated a trial balloon to land a seat on the high court, and proposals to reduce the political overtones to the judge selection process. — Kathleen Hill, The Providence Journal, 11 Apr. 2026 There’s a definite overtone of the Coen brothers in the way Jorma Taccone works. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026 This deciduous, semi-dwarf tree features forest green leaves that turn yellow in the fall, producing showy clusters of white flowers with a pink overtone in the spring. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026 The arrests and the scramble to free the family took on political overtones. — Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overtone

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Noun

This soft neutral has a warm undertone that pairs beautifully with natural wood, ribbed glass, and soft lighting.

— Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 6 Sep. 2026
Whether your skin skews golden, peach, olive, or pink, there are multiple shades with different undertone options to guarantee a close match.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of undertone

Noun

The optical signal then follows the original microwave excitation coherently.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
That signal broadcasts through the air to the nearest cell tower, where it gets channeled through a complex network of cables.

— Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of signal

Noun

With the help of Nollet, Anderson’s hair was blown and teased away from her forehead, with tinges of pink poking through.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
There’s a tinge of humor, too, in Zumthor’s stubbornness when designing someone’s home, as the conceptual clashes with the preferential.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of tinge

Noun

This characteristic can provide significant resistance to scratching and wear in demanding environments.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
His mentality, weathered by his upbringing, is perhaps his most defining characteristic.

— Andrew Destin, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of characteristic

Noun

Some must also be housed and cared for as evidence, either until charges against a defendant are dismissed or the animals are permanently seized by the government.

— John Donegan LONG BEACH POST, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
Despite this modest tourism boom, the town retains plentiful architectural evidence of its history as a turn-of-the-century manufacturing hub, with an abundance of red-brick and steel edifices lining its streets.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of evidence

Noun

The Princess of Wales’s attire took cues from autumn hues, opting for shades of brown and moss green for her attire, and gold accents for accessories.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
With its low heel, rounded toe, and high vamp—plus its vibrant bubblegum hue—the shoe offered a touch of ’80s glam to her otherwise businesslike look.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of hue

Noun

Every agent action, from scenario analyses to anomaly flags to board commentary, consumes tokens.

— Hemant Kapadia, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
On the other are concerns from big companies adopting AI that shortages of power and infrastructure will send prices of tokens soaring.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026

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