overtones

Definition of overtonesnext
plural of overtone

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Noun
  • These characteristics are amplified by Fire, a flamboyant element that represents boldness, passion, and action.
    Marie Bladt, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Reliable characteristics in your players.
    Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The spa While the treatments are serious business at this top-notch spa, The Palm Springs Yacht Club is also here for plenty of tongue-in-cheek-fun, doubling down on the nautical theme and decked out in various hues of blue and stripes, with boating references everywhere.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Go full bloom with spring-ready hues like rose pink, teal green, and lavender purple.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The group also used signals from what's known as an avalanche beacon, which allows skiers to send radio signals so they can be tracked by first responders.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Hamidreza Azizi, a visiting fellow at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, said Shamkhani’s appointment signals that Iran is preparing for the possibility of a US decapitation strike – potentially targeting the Supreme Leader himself.
    Farida Elsebai, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Sleek lines, warm wood tones and moody, dark finishes create a space that feels contemporary and intimate, with subtle nods to the building’s artistic past in the art hanging on the walls curated from local Denver artists.
    Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Strong colors and bold materials defined the character’s public-facing persona, while neutral tones and slim silhouettes appeared in her more private moments.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • But with the war showing no sign of ending, how long those qualities can keep him in power is an open question.
    Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
  • But while this may help some artists, others continue to credit the ineffable qualities of music composition.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Anna, who lives in the now in many ways, doesn’t appear to feel resentment about this; Emily clearly has tinges of guilt.
    Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Anderson’s bleached hair was blown and teased away from her forehead, with tinges of pink poking through.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The brand has done that by bringing its key features—Art Deco architecture, innovative dining, a grand ballroom, the Peacock Alley lounge where guests gather at all times of the day—and infusing them with an unmistakably Japanese spirit.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Many families say such features still put too great a burden on parents and teens to ensure a safe online experience and hope the trials could lead to new online safety legislation.
    Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • That fact, plus certain skeletal traits, led some scientists to hypothesize Spinosaurus was fully aquatic, an open-water swimmer and diving pursuit predator in a marine setting.
    Reuters, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
  • That places them within the typical size range for a leaf-toed gecko, but the combination of physical traits — particularly prominent white spikes across a slender body frame — sets them apart visually.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Overtones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtones. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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