OVERTONE Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

overtone

noun

Definition of overtone

as in undertone

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achromatism

as in signal

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Recent Examples of overtone Read the full story to find out which names are in the mix, including one high-level state official who has floated a trial balloon to land a seat on the high court, and proposals to reduce the political overtones to the judge selection process. — Kathleen Hill, The Providence Journal, 11 Apr. 2026 There’s a definite overtone of the Coen brothers in the way Jorma Taccone works. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026 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. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026 The arrests and the scramble to free the family took on political overtones. — Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overtone

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtone

Noun

Matte formulas can still work, but undertone and depth matter more than finish alone.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
Depending on complexion and undertone, a flattering nude can read pink, peach, caramel, mauve or brown rather than a traditional beige.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of undertone

Noun

Those grafts improved metabolism, bone density, and other measures of health in mice, highlighting the role muscles play in producing chemical signals that benefit our health.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
The signal’s efficacy also fades over time, meaning that a single long outing to the zoo or park may be less beneficial than multiple outdoor jaunts of at least 30 minutes each.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of signal

Noun

All voting is a sort of gaming, like checkers or backgammon, with a slight moral tinge to it, a playing with right and wrong, with moral questions; and betting naturally accompanies it.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Exactly two hours of solid Nashville songcraft, well-performed… in a vein where actual, definable country sounds predominate, but with just enough pop tinge to go down easy with the west coast palate… What is wrong with this picture?

— Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of tinge

Noun

Designed by Atelier Invictus and designer Fabio Rotella, the 55-footer introduces a fresh aesthetic but retains all the defining characteristics of the ST550 that debuted at Cannes in 2025.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026
Supporters said racial profiling is already prohibited and that legal status is determined using standard identification and verification procedures, not subjective characteristics such as the color of someone's skin.

— Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of characteristic

Noun

This could help scientists avoid mistaking geological activity for evidence of extraterrestrial organisms.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
School officials contacted law enforcement, and Modesto police investigated the allegations, reviewing video evidence that resulted in one juvenile being cited for misdemeanor battery.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of evidence

Noun

When a user submits a request, the provider can subsequently generate a proof that the committed model produced the corresponding output tokens.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Local activists registered new voters by selling them a future where people like them would be leaders, not tokens.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of token

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