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Recent Examples of overtone
Not only were the overtones present, but the pattern of pitch and decay matched predictions for the black hole's mass and spin derived using the general theory of relativity.
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Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Those earlier movies were rich in natural symbols—dramatic elements that inspired images rich in philosophical overtones.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2025
The question of whether the characters were lovers was the subject of great debate, fueled by the romantic overtones in their onscreen interactions.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The interactions of the child protagonists have metaphoric and politic overtones.
—Alex Dueben
july 21, Literary Hub, 21 July 2025
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Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
Those earlier movies were rich in natural symbols—dramatic elements that inspired images rich in philosophical overtones.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2025
The question of whether the characters were lovers was the subject of great debate, fueled by the romantic overtones in their onscreen interactions.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The interactions of the child protagonists have metaphoric and politic overtones.
—Alex Dueben
july 21, Literary Hub, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtone
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When roasted, the flesh becomes tender and caramelized, with a sweetness that’s almost dessert-like, balanced by a slightly nutty, earthy undertone.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Precisely for this reason, what is particularly important is the undertone of the brown lipstick, which can be pinkish or orange to create a continuum with the complexion, avoiding creating disharmonious contrasts.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
26 Sep. 2025
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Currently, the young signal caller has 1,168 yards, four touchdowns, and three interceptions.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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But by tamping down growth signals, the procedure can protect the macula, which is in the central retina.—
Liz Szabo,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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The result is transportive and layered, full of woods, smoke, herbal tinges, and a distant campfire on a crisp fall evening.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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This makes Lightning head coach Jon Cooper’s comments about the Senators quite flattering, even if there may have been a tinge of gamesmanship behind them.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Multiple board members cited the ability to make the time commitment and experience in K-12 education as desirable characteristics.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
16 Oct. 2025
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While Cab Franc’s aromas and flavors vary depending on where it is grown, winemakers and wine lovers alike are captivated by its combination of fruity and savory characteristics.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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Cartuna, founded by James and Adam Belfer, champions unconventional voices in animation, producing and distributing projects that push the boundaries of form, tone and technology.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Clogs These clogs come in versatile fall tones that dominate the season.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Comey received a slight boost in his case to plead his innocence earlier this week when a judge rejected federal prosecutors’ effort to impose broad restrictions on the evidence Comey can access ahead of trial.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Oct. 2025
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And there is evidence to back this — a Yale University review of insurance claims showed while 60% of women with significant symptoms of menopause seek treatment, almost 75% are left untreated.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Boissevain’s nature photography captures these in-transition landscapes in vivid hues and alien geometries, from close-ups of jellyfish-like crystal deposits to aerial shots of what scans like the surface of Mars.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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The scientific program supported by Chanel’s watch and jewelry division aims to better understand how Mediterranean red coral grows and develops its characteristic hue while also studying innovative solutions to support conservation efforts.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Not as a token or an exception, but as someone who naturally belongs in these spaces.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
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And the cooling could spread beyond tokens.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Overtone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtone. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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