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

The gentle off-white hue has a subtle yellow undertone, which creates an inviting atmosphere perfectly suited for the heart of the home.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
Bieber's nails were her preferred length and shape—medium almonds—and painted with a few coats of a creamy sky blue polish with a lilac-y undertone.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 July 2026

Definition of undertone

Noun

Especially for companies such as Samsung, which have been historically known for other capabilities such as hardware and devices, the investment in software, especially for healthcare, is an exciting signal for the industry.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
The signal degrades at every step along this journey, and the guessers have to do their best with some pretty warped data.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 July 2026

Definition of signal

Noun

Langley’s easy-listening voice, with just a tinge of husk and a distinctive Southern twang, has earned her a broad fan base, said Melinda Newman, Billboard’s executive editor for West Coast and Nashville.

— Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 29 July 2026
Unhealthy air quality, heat pummels New York City Skies in the city held a gloomy yellow tinge on Thursday morning as Canadian wildfires burned, causing unhealthy air quality in multiple regions of the United States.

— Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 16 July 2026

Definition of tinge

Noun

Additionally, the breast cancer characteristics of some participants were unknown, which may have affected the data.

— Versha Pleasant, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
The companies will assess the batteries’ performance, reliability, safety, and charging characteristics under everyday driving conditions.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026

Definition of characteristic

Noun

Mead’s suggested alternative is to use these darker tones more sparingly through statement lighting, natural stone, or island paint colors.

— Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 26 July 2026
Remembering and even naming that common goal can change the entire tone and course of the negotiation.

— Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of tone

Noun

That brighter hue can be spotted in the lacquered hour and minute hands as well as the central chronograph’s seconds hand and the date disc, while white comes into play on the dial and the minutes track.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 July 2026
That's followed just two weeks later with a spectacular lunar eclipse that sees the moon fall deep into our planet's shadow, painting it a rusty-orange hue, weather permitting.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 30 July 2026

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