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as in undertone
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as in signal
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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.
—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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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtone
Noun
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Choose Complementary Colors A complementary color scheme features colors located opposite from your main undertone on the color wheel.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
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Warm Neutral Neutral tones with a warm undertone–like a warm beige or peach–can soften the overall appearance of the foot, Rae tells me.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
27 May 2026
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Coconut oil and warm banana leaves are placed on your body; strips that turn brown signal energy blocks or imbalances.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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That’s partly because excessive sleep may not be the problem itself, experts said, but rather a signal of underlying health issues that could contribute to accelerated aging.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
2 June 2026
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The sobering matter has a tinge of irony.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Cuplike calyxes—covered with white hairs—often have a blue or violet tinge.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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On the other hand, LiPfe orbs don’t reproduce, and reproduction is one of the fundamental characteristics of life.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Her analysis showed that at least a dozen of those fossils displayed characteristics hinting at a novel Tylosaurus species.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Anthony acknowledged that getting in a rhythm early set the tone for her.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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For Olandria, the vibrant pink tones create the statement moment.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The pickup truck was towed as evidence.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Mahuna declined to say what evidence led investigators to identify Baker as a suspect.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Bright and colorful, the new palette blends all the hues of the Mediterranean, from the elegant teal headboards to the snug terracotta armchairs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Not to be outshined, Casio G-Shock’s Grogu model branded as the Baby-G comes in a distinctive bright neon-green hue in honor of Din Djarin’s little Force-wielding apprentice.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
2 June 2026
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After pushing employees to find ways to integrate AI into their daily work, corporations are now grappling with the rising costs of all those tokens, and some are limiting which employees can use specific AI tools.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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The developers worked out a method of projecting the raw audio signal into the same vectors used for text tokens.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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“Overtone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtone. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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