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as in undertone
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Recent Examples of overtone
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.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
11 Mar. 2026
The body mist has a very green overtone that cuts through daily doldrums with a crispness others notice, becoming impressive, not overbearing.
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Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
That psychedelic wash of overtone-rich sound that ripples through the chorus of Donovan’s 1968 hit?
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Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
There is no religious overtone.
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John Wisely,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
11 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
See All Example Sentences for overtone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtone
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Wear each shade on its own or layer them to adjust the depth and undertone.
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That was the tenor in the crowd, curiosity combined with UFC fandom with a political undertone to it all, fueled by $12 Bud Lights.
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Tania Galloni, an attorney with Earthjustice, said advocates have received mixed signals from state officials regarding the future of the facility.
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Lectra said sequins are up 40 percent and fringe 34 percent this spring and summer season—a signal that consumers crave escapism and individuality.
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There’s more than a tinge of folk horror to this lingering mystery, which brings to mind the 1973 genre landmark The Wicker Man, in which a puritanical police officer travels to a remote island community that’s reverted to old pagan ways.
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The yellow tinge in the sclera of her eyes suggests a liver issue and that too is consistent with the bloodwork.
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Those characteristics could make the biochar useful beyond fuel applications.
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Though every case is unique, based on those that the NCMEC has tracked, there are some common characteristics among individuals who carry out fetal abductions, Steinbach says.
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Before the match even began, a group of fans lined up for line dancing, setting a patriotic tone for the afternoon at downtown Miami's FIFA Fan Fest.
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But a director hired to helm a pilot, as James Burrows, who died Friday at 85, was again and again — almost as a lucky charm — helps set the tone for the series.
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Rabbitt said investigators believe the deaths occurred entirely inside Steadman's apartment and that, based on the evidence collected so far, there is no indication anyone from outside the family was involved.
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There’s also evidence a lot is getting through.
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The high-quality dress can be worn all summer long, in playful hues like white and green.
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Ahead, find more nail artists’ takes on chrome aura nail ideas, from blushing nude tips to sunset hues, to screenshot for your next salon appointment.
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While a lower cost per token is obviously a good thing, according to Brockman, the real problem facing OpenAI — and the AI industry broadly — is an overall lack of computing power.
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Hackers obtained LastPass OAuth tokens held by Klue and used them to access customer data.
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“Overtone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtone. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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