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as in undertone
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as in signal
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Recent Examples of overtone
There were floral smocks, strapless dresses, oversized jackets and a grunge overtone with messy ‘just got out of bed’ hair.
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Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
This artistic overtone continues throughout the grounds — from the bustling lobby area, which doubles as a bookshop and lounge, to the hallways covered in site-specific art and the guest rooms, which nod to Brazilian culture with thoughtful trinkets.
—Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
Lock the doors, unplug the appliances, and leave the children to their own devices—a phrase that didn’t used to have technological overtones, but if there were ever a time to waive your no-screens policy, along with all your other policies, this is it.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2025
After decades spent looking up at the Americans, Canada has turned the tables in its biggest soccer rivalry — although this match had no obvious political overtones after the discord created last month at the 4 Nations hockey tournament by President Donald Trump’s bombastic rhetoric and tariff war.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
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Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
This artistic overtone continues throughout the grounds — from the bustling lobby area, which doubles as a bookshop and lounge, to the hallways covered in site-specific art and the guest rooms, which nod to Brazilian culture with thoughtful trinkets.
—Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
Lock the doors, unplug the appliances, and leave the children to their own devices—a phrase that didn’t used to have technological overtones, but if there were ever a time to waive your no-screens policy, along with all your other policies, this is it.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2025
After decades spent looking up at the Americans, Canada has turned the tables in its biggest soccer rivalry — although this match had no obvious political overtones after the discord created last month at the 4 Nations hockey tournament by President Donald Trump’s bombastic rhetoric and tariff war.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtone
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Their signature style is a clear subgenre of cumbia that blends hypnotic tropical rhythms with the rawness of the traditional Amazonian sounds, infused with psychedelic undertones.—
Pamela Bustios,
Billboard,
21 Apr. 2025
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Some shades lean mauve-beige, others are soft and sheer with a hint of pink or peach, and some go deeper with rich brown undertones or closely mimic the natural color of your nail beds.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
19 Apr. 2025
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Easy to install and manage, the Arris Surfboard Max 6E is a two-piece mesh system that transmits over 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz radio bands to deliver a strong Wi-Fi signal throughout every corner of your home (up to 5,500 square feet).—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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This is what happens when the federal government sends a signal that people who have lawfully been granted money by the government are actually scammers and fraudsters.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
22 Apr. 2025
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Another thing that makes Sirius stand out is its color: brilliant white but also shining with a definite tinge of blue.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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With flavors of toast and a tinge of toffee plus some herbal notes from the hops, maibocks complement many dishes.—
Em Sauter,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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In 2010, for example, literary scholar Julie Brown suggested that renowned American poet Emily Dickinson had characteristics – such as sensory issues, social quirkiness and a savant’s command of language – that align with those of some individuals on the autism spectrum.—
Bradley J. Irish,
The Conversation,
29 Apr. 2025
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Users still can't control the number of speakers, their demographic characteristics, accents, or conversation length.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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This has resulted in consumers questioning if the products are meant for deeper skin tones at all.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
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Over time, this can help maintain or slightly improve muscle tone and lean muscle mass.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
23 Apr. 2025
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Abrego Garcia should return to the United States, and the government should present evidence of his gang affiliation in court.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2025
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The petition contains evidence handed over by the state that wasn't disclosed before.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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This pick comes in three hues and three SPF levels.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
20 Apr. 2025
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Prince Louis tagged along for the Easter Matins Service for the first time in 2023, and the Wales family had a matching moment by wearing blue hues. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage?—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Read More: How the Crypto World Learned to Love Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, and Project 2025 At its core, a stablecoin is a digital token pegged to a fiat currency like the U.S. dollar, designed to offer the speed and accessibility of crypto without the volatility of assets like Bitcoin or Ethereum.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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Replacing biometric data with unique tokens that have no exploitable value.—
Mohamed Lazzouni,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Overtone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtone. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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