overtone

noun

Definition of overtonenext
1
as in undertone

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2
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtone
  1. undertone
  2. signal
  3. tinge
  4. characteristic
  5. tone
  6. evidence
  7. hue
  8. token
Noun
  • Dunn-Edwards just announced its 2027 Color of the Year—French Press Coffee—a deep, nuanced brown softened by a subtle plum undertone that embodies the rich character of roasted coffee.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 Oct. 2026
  • After all, Johnson's own manicurist, Ashlie Johnson, previously told Allure that bright reds with a slightly orange undertone (also known as tomato red) can bring life to a manicure.
    — Ana Morales, Glamour, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of undertone
Noun
  • The aerospace company, led by Elon Musk, struck a deal to acquire a nationwide low-band spectrum that will advance Starlink’s wireless capabilities by enabling the signal to pass through walls and other obstacles.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Duhamel and Asprey also discussed the FDA’s black box warning on testosterone, which has been in place since the 1970s and signals that a drug could cause serious harm.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of signal
Noun
  • There was a tinge of hometown bias to the honorific, but not enough to call it hyperbole.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Indeed, if War leaves behind the faintest tinge of disappointment, it’s owed to a minor stumble of nerve.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of tinge
Noun
  • The result suggests that the crystal framework has the structural characteristics needed for fast lithium-ion transport.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Knowing someone's baseline characteristics is not the same as knowing what that person thinks about this decision today.
    — Leslie John, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of characteristic
Noun
  • The 10% pure L-ascorbic acid works to fight against free radical damage and even out skin tone, while a blend of hyaluronic acid and ceramides helps hydrate skin and fortify the skin barrier.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of lace-up flats, the actress opted for a pair of strappy Christian Louboutin pumps in a metallic shade that only augmented the warm tones of the Monse design.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of tone
Noun
  • Alderman maintains that each of the defendants have continued to lie to protect themselves and believes there is evidence of satanic worship.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Normalcy bias means that despite all evidence to the contrary, our mind protects itself.
    — Raj Panjabi, Time, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of evidence
Noun
  • Each of these hues, NASA’s analysis confirms, correspond to different types of ancient volcanism, from glasslike oozes to rubbly pyroclastic flow deposits.
    — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026
  • While the brown is a more subdued hue, Aquazzura currently offers the style in metallic gold and pink for $1,085.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of hue
Noun
  • For Rukhsar Amrohi, who also calls Kumari Chhoti Ammi, the film is a token of the couple’s love, made by her father out of his love for Kumari.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Pricing is temporarily set at $2 per million input tokens and $10 per million output tokens, with a 95 percent discount for cached tokens.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of token

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