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as in undertone
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as in signal
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Recent Examples of overtone
Individuals sympathetic to an adversary cause can lash out in seemingly random attacks that carry political or ideological overtones.
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Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 4 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
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Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 4 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtone
Noun
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This was an environment filled with adolescent energy and playfulness, but also an undertone of support.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
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New colors include Atollo Blue, a fresh interpretation of the brightest shade of indigo with a subtle red cast; Sencha Blue, a vintage hue with a greenish undertone; and Blue Zen, a dark shade that toes the line between heritage and craftsmanship and refined and premium.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Still, not all signals are aligned.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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The device uses sensitive carbon rather than metal to deliver signals that are much clearer and more precise, enabling surgeons to map and understand brain activity in real time with far greater detail.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This deep cool brown gets a metallic tinge from bronze brown balayage, making the tresses look super shiny and rich.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Without proper attention, a carafe will take on a brown tinge, and limescale buildup will eventually reduce the machine's efficiency, leading to bitter-tasting coffee and other malfunctions.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
16 Mar. 2026
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Asked about what caused Prospect to declare bankruptcy, Buckley said there are a number of unique characteristics in its situation, including private equity ownership, that affected its funding.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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Since many bags share the same characteristics (think a black, medium-sized, hard-shell suitcase, for example), listing any unique attributes will help.—
Bailey Berg,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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Romvari herself grew up on an island in British Columbia, and the natural landscape plays a significant role in her movie’s textures and tones.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The younger journalist brings a softer tone to his reports.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Earlier finds have revealed bones of mammoth, woolly rhinoceros, reindeer and wild horse, alongside stone tools and evidence of human occupation across multiple periods.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Florida prosecutors did not file charges, citing insufficient evidence.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Inspired by three new Chessmen flavors — Salted Caramel, Cinnamon Sugar and Brown Butter Pecan — the board reflects a color palette of rich caramel and brown butter hues, while also incorporating a hidden compartment in the base that’s perfect for storing cookies.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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And with a whopping 16 shades to choose from, there’s a hue for any skin tone—or occasion.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
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As per the study, the power of this approach was demonstrated through over 50,000 experiments and the generation of 578 million data tokens.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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But the growing cost of tokens is a line item that CFOs are having trouble planning for.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Overtone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtone. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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