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as in undertone
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as in signal
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Recent Examples of overtone
Individuals sympathetic to an adversary cause can lash out in seemingly random attacks that carry political or ideological overtones.
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Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
The body mist has a very green overtone that cuts through daily doldrums with a crispness others notice, becoming impressive, not overbearing.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
That psychedelic wash of overtone-rich sound that ripples through the chorus of Donovan’s 1968 hit?
—Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
There is no religious overtone.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
The body mist has a very green overtone that cuts through daily doldrums with a crispness others notice, becoming impressive, not overbearing.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
That psychedelic wash of overtone-rich sound that ripples through the chorus of Donovan’s 1968 hit?
—Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
There is no religious overtone.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtone
Noun
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No matter how soft or hard, these bells bring a bittersweet undertone to Book of Love’s minimalist character, filling sparse mixes with soft reminders of the band’s innocent core.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
26 Apr. 2026
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Thyme naturally has a lemony undertone that compliments the fresh lemon in these shortbread cookies perfectly.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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Analysts said the decision could serve as a signal to founders about relocating sensitive technology overseas.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Transportation officials say the ongoing closures are part of an effort to modernize signals and improve the reliability of subway service, with work expected to wrap in 2027.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Now, the Hawks’ trouncing the Knicks in this category may be a tinge inflated, if only because of matchups.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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This deep cool brown gets a metallic tinge from bronze brown balayage, making the tresses look super shiny and rich.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Researchers evaluated and recorded the same 28 characteristics for each species based on preexisting data from universities and government agencies, Nunez-Mir said.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Although the gravity of a black hole is intense—that’s its defining characteristic—the force drops off rapidly with distance.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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However, Bessent took a different tone when the possibility of being the Fed chair came up.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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With Hunter setting the tone in the trenches, Texas Tech reached the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Specialists may have financial incentives to push for more screenings since the tests could yield more patients, even if the evidence doesn’t back up the recommendation, experts said.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Through a detailed examination of footage posted by Israeli soldiers themselves, the film documents potential war crimes, including civilian casualties, torture, and destruction of infrastructure, delivering unprecedented accountability and real-time evidence.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Enjoy the mixture of black, blue and yellow hues on the male.—
Sheryl DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The shampoo uses highly concentrated violet pigments (which give it that signature purple hue) to neutralize yellow tones on contact.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
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The first, used by the likes of Robinhood and Kraken, entails companies buying conventional stock and then issuing corresponding tokens on a blockchain.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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How many of those tokens are monetized and what is the average price per token?—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Overtone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtone. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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