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

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Noun

The gentle off-white hue has a subtle yellow undertone, which creates an inviting atmosphere perfectly suited for the heart of the home.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
Bieber's nails were her preferred length and shape—medium almonds—and painted with a few coats of a creamy sky blue polish with a lilac-y undertone.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 July 2026

Definition of undertone

Noun

Under the deal, Visa will get BioCatch's behavioral biometrics platform, which analyzes data including keystroke timing, touch screen pressure and other signals to distinguish real users from scammers and bots.

— Hugh Son, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
Bautista’s casting signals a possible different approach to the character of Kratos, which has been the subject of intense online discourse following the first-look image released in February.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of signal

Noun

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
Langley’s easy-listening voice, with just a tinge of husk and a distinctive Southern twang, has earned her a broad fan base, said Melinda Newman, Billboard’s executive editor for West Coast and Nashville.

— Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 29 July 2026

Definition of tinge

Noun

The analyst believes Celanese has characteristics suitable for long-term investment strategies despite its high leverage.

— Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
That response suggests the market for higher-end paddles is expanding as players become more knowledgeable about materials, durability and playing characteristics.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of characteristic

Noun

So much so, a conversation could become unnecessarily complicated as a result of everyone reacting to the tone, instead of the context.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
With gameplay systems, mechanics, controls, and visuals fully rebuilt on Unreal Engine 5, The Coalition aims to deliver the ultimate Gears of War experience with E-Day, and at least the atmosphere and tone seem pitch-perfect.

— Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of tone

Noun

It’s lightly weighted for extra coziness and comes in rich fall-ready hues like terracotta and chestnut to make your bedroom feel moodier.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
Leaves can be pointed, elongated, or shaped like hearts and come in various textures, patterns, and colors like red, green, and silver hues.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of hue

Noun

NurPhoto via Getty Images Anthropic has quietly joined the frontier labs designing their own chips, a shift driven less by escaping Nvidia than by the arithmetic of serving billions of tokens a day.

— Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Session tokens are generated from counters or from a clock rather than secure random sources.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of token

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