overtone

noun

Definition of overtonenext
1
as in undertone

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2
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
  1. undertone
  2. signal
  3. tinge
  4. characteristic
  5. tone
  6. evidence
  7. hue
  8. token
Noun
  • More specifically, nutmeg and cloves add subtle warmth, while black pepper and bay leaves add a sharp and herbaceous undertone.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The addition of a neural undertone will help stabilize the color to read true to tone.
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of undertone
Noun
  • Brent crude futures ended last week down more than 7% following signals from Washington that an agreement with Tehran to unblock the vital maritime chokepoint was in sight.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • That’s a key signal that the humanoid robot market is at least starting to mature from novelty – and dance shows – toward utility.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of signal
Noun
  • The inn will soon open a restaurant, Viola’s Bar and Bistro (named after Baker’s grandmother), serving French cuisine with Southern tinges on the vintage servingware Baker collected.
    — Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Some taste like sweet custard with fruity flourishes, others carry a hint of bitterness, an alcohol tinge or even a peanut butter-like flavor.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of tinge
Noun
  • The devices capture images of vehicle tags and characteristics, feeding searchable data to police departments.
    — Larry Seward, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Flock cameras photographed passing vehicles and used software to record information including license plate numbers, vehicle characteristics, dates, times and locations in searchable databases.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of characteristic
Noun
  • Really, the challenge as an actor is forgetting all the playfulness, ambition and tone around it, or even the books and the research and just playing the truth of it.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Pitch a idea for a team huddle, and let your expressive style set a cooperative tone that moves decisions forward.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of tone
Noun
  • Government agencies’ own survey responses provide little evidence that pension benefits are driving any recruitment difficulties.
    — Mariana Trujillo, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Fortunately, Ries sees evidence that a different model is possible.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of evidence
Noun
  • Simply use one or two pumps for a light to medium hue, or three for a deep tan.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The exterior of the vehicle is finished in a Manufaktur-exclusive, non-metallic hue called Light Ivory.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of hue
Noun
  • The retailer sees a usable token and carries out the transaction.
    — Aashis Luitel, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Every prompt, coding assistant, autonomous agent and API call consumes tokens.
    — Ameya Kanitkar, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of token

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