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as in undertone
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as in signal
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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.
—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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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtone
Noun
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With its reddish-brown undertone and reputation for being low-maintenance, this look is a no-brainer for the summer months.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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And then this undertone track comes in.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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The contributions to Becerra and Bonta are one signal that AI giants and their employees have taken notice, investing in state elections in addition to congressional races.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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By examining how the atmospheric signal changed over time, Gapp and his team found that the evening side absorbed slightly more starlight than the morning side, the study reports.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
16 June 2026
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There’s more than a tinge of folk horror to this lingering mystery, which brings to mind the 1973 genre landmark The Wicker Man, in which a puritanical police officer travels to a remote island community that’s reverted to old pagan ways.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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The yellow tinge in the sclera of her eyes suggests a liver issue and that too is consistent with the bloodwork.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Those characteristics could make the biochar useful beyond fuel applications.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Though every case is unique, based on those that the NCMEC has tracked, there are some common characteristics among individuals who carry out fetal abductions, Steinbach says.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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Ahead, these nine dark spot concealers are editor- and makeup artist-approved and cover every skin tone, type, and concern.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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The single most impactful topical step, year-round, regardless of skin tone.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Humpback whale song has previously been connected between whales between Omani and Indian coasts, Luban’s long journey is first direct evidence of an ASHW crossing the Arabian Sea.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
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At a hearing last month, Carro ruled that a gun and notebook that prosecutors said linked Mangione to the killing could be used as evidence against him.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Moody hues such as charcoal gray and dark plum can earn sellers an additional $1,373 and $867, respectively.—
Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
16 June 2026
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The palette includes lemon yellow, sunbeam orange and ocean blue, with black structural mesh as a counterpoint to these hues.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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But, by the same token, the community is strong.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Moreover, tokens per query have increased as agents become more capable of complex tasks.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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“Overtone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtone. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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