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as in undertone
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as in signal
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Recent Examples of overtone
Several information experts said that Mr. Trump’s executive orders have authoritarian overtones, reminiscent of when Russia cloned Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia, and stripped it of unflattering material.
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Tiffany Hsu, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
The trip was billed as a personal visit, but the president’s social media posts about it had strong political overtones.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2025
Yet for a monarch all too accustomed to Middle East crises, the Oval Office meeting Tuesday was one of the most pivotal of his 25-year reign, despite the friendly overtones.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Feb. 2025
This is a romantic day, and relations with others, even casual interactions, might have a flirtatious overtone.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2025
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Tiffany Hsu, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
The trip was billed as a personal visit, but the president’s social media posts about it had strong political overtones.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2025
Yet for a monarch all too accustomed to Middle East crises, the Oval Office meeting Tuesday was one of the most pivotal of his 25-year reign, despite the friendly overtones.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Feb. 2025
This is a romantic day, and relations with others, even casual interactions, might have a flirtatious overtone.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtone
Noun
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The finish is medium length and fresh, featuring lingering notes of seasoned oak and wood spices, with mellow undertones of vanilla and caramel that fade gracefully.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Does the brand offer a wide shade range inclusive of consumers with all skin tones and undertones?—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Among our brain’s communication signals are neurotransmitters.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Allowing for correction is a signal that the system is responsive.—
Shiva Chandrashekher,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Webb had just begun her role as an editorial manager for a major fashion brand and remembers feeling a tinge of guilt.—
Jasmine Elise,
Essence,
24 Mar. 2025
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England will leave the Gaddafi Stadium with more than a tinge of regret after posting a very defendable total.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Titan shows all the characteristics of a planet – including rivers, lakes, clouds, rain and even a salty subsurface ocean.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Democrats are divided, with about half saying gender identity can differ from biological characteristics at birth.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Comfortable dress shoes are a worthwhile gamble, accenting the tone of the outfit with the rationale of a day spent walking around (sometimes through mud).—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
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Dickinson shifts the tone in Loachian scenes with a parole officer and later a counselor.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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Defendants have filed a motion for summary judgment — a request that the court rule in their favor based on the evidence that has been submitted to date.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
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But the best evidence that everything old is new again was in the ACMs’ new artist picks.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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Across the space, lush green hues reflect the country’s fertile landscapes, and gold accents symbolize Ghana’s legacy as a major source of gold.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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It’s made of solid wood and comes in multiple hues, including pine, cherry, and black.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
14 May 2025
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By the same token, claims about its finances are exceedingly easy to fact-check.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
19 May 2025
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With iris-scanning technology used to identify and verify human users, alongside the creation and issuance of tokens native to the platform the implications of such a project have been difficult to overstate.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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“Overtone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtone. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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