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as in undertone
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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.
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Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
That psychedelic wash of overtone-rich sound that ripples through the chorus of Donovan’s 1968 hit?
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Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
There is no religious overtone.
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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
See All Example Sentences for overtone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtone
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Wear each shade on its own or layer them to adjust the depth and undertone.
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That was the tenor in the crowd, curiosity combined with UFC fandom with a political undertone to it all, fueled by $12 Bud Lights.
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Swollen or tender nodes at the neck, armpits or groin signal that the body’s filtration sites are overloaded or actively fighting something, per Cleveland Clinic.
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The website tracks only vessels with active transponders, meaning additional ships may have crossed with their signals switched off.
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These include rolled or folded leaf blades, a dark or blue tinge to the foliage, or lingering footprints after walking on the lawn.
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In this stingray photo, the sand and gravel appear more distinct and defined in the high-resolution shot—even the blue spots look a tinge punchier.
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Continuous review President reviews, according to CSU policy, allow the CSU board of trustees to understand the unique characteristics of each campus, assess their leadership and further the school’s progress.
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The game changer was a move to fermentation in stainless-steel tanks or neutral wood barrels, which imparted fewer oak characteristics to the wines.
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April 20 – May 20 Taurus, your presence sets the tone today.
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Sandlin setting the tone was huge.
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Investigators later conducted a second search warrant operation on June 23 that included excavating portions of the property for evidence of dogs buried in mass graves.
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This game preserves the difficulty of coming up with an elaborate, consistent false narrative on the spot, and the challenge of adapting that narrative on the fly when other players present convincing (and sometimes fake) counter-evidence.
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The high-quality dress can be worn all summer long, in playful hues like white and green.
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Ahead, find more nail artists’ takes on chrome aura nail ideas, from blushing nude tips to sunset hues, to screenshot for your next salon appointment.
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While a lower cost per token is obviously a good thing, according to Brockman, the real problem facing OpenAI — and the AI industry broadly — is an overall lack of computing power.
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Hackers obtained LastPass OAuth tokens held by Klue and used them to access customer data.
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“Overtone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtone. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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