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as in undertone
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as in signal
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Recent Examples of overtone
Schottenstein, an Orthodox Jew, expressed confusion at accusations that the campaign contained eugenic overtones.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
There is no religious overtone.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
As streamers have shown reluctance to take on films with even mild political overtones and traditional theatrical exhibitors shy away from docs entirely, DIY has become an increasingly popular strategy for producers who want to get their film seen.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2025
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.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
There is no religious overtone.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
As streamers have shown reluctance to take on films with even mild political overtones and traditional theatrical exhibitors shy away from docs entirely, DIY has become an increasingly popular strategy for producers who want to get their film seen.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2025
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.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtone
Noun
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Foundation Rock also highlights her relationship with other protective deities, consistently linking her power to myths and the spiritual undertone of water.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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Simply find your wood's undertone on the wheel and look across for its opposite.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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The victories are seen by many analysts and political figures as a signal that Democrats have regained momentum after losses in the 2024 election cycle—while some Republican voices warn of growing disconnection from core voters.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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His remarks come as China sends new signals on its crypto ambitions.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Baker grew up in Atchison, Kansas, and was a standout softball player, Matthews said, with a tinge of pride.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
4 Nov. 2025
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And those are some tentpole moments that will always have a tinge of sadness no matter what.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Published in Aerospace Science and Technology, the study describes that the Accurate prediction of aerodynamic drag characteristics across a wide range of wing-body configurations is crucial in the early design stages of transonic commercial transport aircraft.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Customers see a different look, feel, color, drape and other characteristics of an apparel product.—
Raj Dhiman,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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The metallic red and green hues deliver that classic Christmas feel, while the rose gold and gold tones add a bit of sparkle to your daily hydration, and can only be found at Target.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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Prescott was troubled by the significant differences in tone, headlines and emphasis when covering the war, and condemned the BBC for allegedly misreporting the proportion of Palestinian women and children killed by Israeli military actions.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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Sanders said there has been no evidence of cancer since the surgery.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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No evidence of data misuse was reported.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Its design blends sculpted carbon fiber with crimson hues, creating a visual symphony that feels alive even at rest.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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The house’s signature elegance has been woven into the styles, too, with the quartet showcasing classic silhouettes, subtle hues, and timeless materials that create a quiet luxury feel.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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All that new players have to do to secure the profit boost tokens is bet $1 on any market.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Big bitcoin holders appear to be selling their tokens, threatening to drag the cryptocurrency deeper into the red, according to Citigroup.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Overtone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtone. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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