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
  • The fatigue of such heavy heartbreak is felt in Peter and runs as an undertone through Club Kid, a film rooted in both loss and redemption.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The mocking undertone in my voice mirrors Bola de Nieve’s original interpretation.
    — Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of undertone
Noun
  • Such systems could one day monitor signals such as heart or muscle activity while providing an additional layer of protection against bacterial growth.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Rapt throngs were materializing out of nowhere, summoned by signals that had circled the planet.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of signal
Noun
  • The algae also gives sloths a green tinge that helps camouflage them in the forest.
    — Chris Elphick, The Conversation, 6 Nov. 2026
  • All voting is a sort of gaming, like checkers or backgammon, with a slight moral tinge to it, a playing with right and wrong, with moral questions; and betting naturally accompanies it.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of tinge
Noun
  • The resulting denim is rigid, thick, durable, and functional—even suitable for motorcyclists—with each piece showcasing its own unique characteristics.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Not every patient is a candidate, and suitability depends on individual hair characteristics assessed in person.
    — Burak Onal, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of characteristic
Noun
  • Choose from seven rich, neutral tones, including deep chocolate brown and vibrant golden yellow.
    — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Warm, earthy neutrals and cohesive, tone-on-tone palettes are replacing sterile grays and bold color blocking.
    — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of tone
Noun
  • This could help scientists avoid mistaking geological activity for evidence of extraterrestrial organisms.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • School officials contacted law enforcement, and Modesto police investigated the allegations, reviewing video evidence that resulted in one juvenile being cited for misdemeanor battery.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of evidence
Noun
  • The 26-year-old actress debuted a new near-black hue on Wednesday night, going darker than her previous mahogany tones.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The deep berry and sage-green tones in their plaid bring together all the other vibrant and deep hues on the table.
    — Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of hue
Noun
  • The tokens burned spitting out anti-Waymo opinions are part of a monthslong battle between Waymo and its rivals over whether the autonomous driving company can operate commercially on the streets of several major cities.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Anthropic’s new models are 80% cheaper, at 20 cents per million cached tokens compared to one dollar per million cached tokens for GPT-6 Astra.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of token

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