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as in undertones
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtones
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The company said the findings support a growing shift toward precision medicine, where therapies are tailored to the biological characteristics of an individual’s disease rather than applying the same treatment approach to all patients with similar clinical features.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026 -
This means the fruit from the seedling will closely resemble that of the parent plant in flavor and other characteristics.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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From soft pastels to bold statement hues, these unforgettable bridal moments prove that fashion’s most iconic wedding dresses aren’t always snowy white.—
María Mérida,
Glamour,
30 May 2026
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On the outside, the Fortress shows off a geometric design that can be done up in a matte or glossy liveries, each with eight hues.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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But your body is actually giving you signals about blood flow all day long, and temperature is the most obvious one.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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But outside experts say more work is needed to verify the pigeons navigate this way and to firm up how these signals get to the brain.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Rich, warm, toffee tones carry throughout the lobby and lounges; the space offers grand views over the Chao Praya and the Thai river homes across the water.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The process includes multiple tones to activate pagers and sirens, as well as a return tone.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The club had learned to accept that the 51-year-old is extremely demanding and ambitious, qualities that actually made working with him a challenge at times.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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And the qualities that once stigmatized the sport are now venerated by the White House.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Stems and leaves take on deep red tinges in the fall.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Midwest Living,
4 May 2026
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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
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These features can also benefit audience members who may never identify as neurodivergent.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The store's history was documented in several newspaper, magazine and television features.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2026
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This evidences deliberate indifference to foreseeable violence.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Overtones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtones. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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