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as in undertone
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as in signal
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Recent Examples of overtone
McCall's opposition carried obvious political overtones in an election year.
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Jeff Stein and David J. Lynch The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Several information experts said that Mr. Trump’s executive orders have authoritarian overtones, reminiscent of when Russia cloned Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia, and stripped it of unflattering material.
—Tiffany Hsu, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
The trip was billed as a personal visit, but the president’s social media posts about it had strong political overtones.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2025
Yet for a monarch all too accustomed to Middle East crises, the Oval Office meeting Tuesday was one of the most pivotal of his 25-year reign, despite the friendly overtones.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Feb. 2025
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Jeff Stein and David J. Lynch The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Several information experts said that Mr. Trump’s executive orders have authoritarian overtones, reminiscent of when Russia cloned Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia, and stripped it of unflattering material.
—Tiffany Hsu, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
The trip was billed as a personal visit, but the president’s social media posts about it had strong political overtones.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2025
Yet for a monarch all too accustomed to Middle East crises, the Oval Office meeting Tuesday was one of the most pivotal of his 25-year reign, despite the friendly overtones.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtone
Noun
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This bottle is everything a Vermentino should be; herbal yet laced with floral undertones and decidedly fresh on the finish.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Unlike the liquid, which has a lightly sour flavor, the powder form is dominantly savory, with a cheesy undertone.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 May 2025
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Imagine your leadership team is waiting for a market signal that never arrives, clinging to a strategic plan that no longer aligns with reality, or ignoring new data out of loyalty to the original vision.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Among the methods being examined: Using radio signals to jam drones or force them to land.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Well formed Easy to pass Brown color (sometimes with a tinge of green) Little to no residue Sinks and does not float Do Ghost Poops Mean a Healthy Bowel Movement?—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 June 2025
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Buy Now on Neiman Marcus: $320 for 100ml 4 Penhaligon’s Fortuitous Finley Eau de Parfum Photo : Penhaligon's Fortuitous Finley Eau de Parfum With a tinge of liquorice, this scent threads a really interesting needle.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
20 May 2025
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Besides searching for the likes of methane and ammonia, the characteristics of the planet's atmosphere discernible to JWST could point to which formation model – core accretion or disk instability – is the correct one, or even whether a brand new formation model is needed.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
4 June 2025
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Key characteristics of individuals with big egos in the workplace include: Domineering behavior.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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But the tone and the mood of the room and the lighting is very strong and dramatic.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
29 May 2025
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Spring Cascade channels the romantic gardens of Provence with soft pink, purple, and green tones that feel grounded in nature but delicately styled.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Here’s why fraud affecting the credit reporting system is so pervasive, including some of the evidence suggesting fraudsters’ are having success in manipulating the credit reporting industry.—
Dr. David Maimon,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Russia’s Baza Telegram channel, which often publishes information from sources in the security services and law enforcement, reported, without providing evidence, that according to preliminary information, the bridge was blown up.—
Lidia Kelly,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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The flagship of the brand is its MR-G line, which continuously evolves in its functionality, materials, hues and finishes.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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Instead of the usual green or black colorway, though, the chef decided to do up his oven in a bright-orange hue.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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Perhaps her charms represent trips to Europe, tokens of luck, indications of hobbies, or nods to significant milestones.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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Bitcoin traded Friday at nearly $105,000 per token, according to CoinDesk — about 53% higher than a year ago.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
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“Overtone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtone. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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