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as in style
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words
the angry tone of his letter makes it clear he doesn't want to speak to me ever again
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as in shade
a property that becomes apparent when light falls on an object and by which things that are identical in form can be distinguished
fall fashions in deep jewel tones
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as in self
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
all that showbiz glitz is out of keeping with the tone of the college
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Recent Examples of tone
The teen witness said Hunter Metcalf, the victim’s twin brother, told Anthony to leave in an escalating tone of aggression.
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Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 6 June 2026
Off-White Cabinets With Greige Marble Opt for a warm, taupe-like white tone to soften cool gray appliances.
—Lauren Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
Leo, who has adopted a more assertive tone against the direction of global leadership in recent months, is scheduled to give more than 20 speeches during his first trip to a European Union country outside Italy, and will be the first pope to address the Spanish parliament.
—Joshua McElwee, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Then, Chan-wook tosses in a twist, and then another, and the film’s handsome veneer is removed to unveil the wickedly sinister tones lurking beneath.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
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Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 6 June 2026
Off-White Cabinets With Greige Marble Opt for a warm, taupe-like white tone to soften cool gray appliances.
—Lauren Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
Leo, who has adopted a more assertive tone against the direction of global leadership in recent months, is scheduled to give more than 20 speeches during his first trip to a European Union country outside Italy, and will be the first pope to address the Spanish parliament.
—Joshua McElwee, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Then, Chan-wook tosses in a twist, and then another, and the film’s handsome veneer is removed to unveil the wickedly sinister tones lurking beneath.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tone
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Chicagoans have a deep reverence for the thick, unique pizza style, and Cornell and Stevenson said visitors from the Windy City have claimed Zelda’s is the most authentic version of the pie in California.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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Petunias need at least six hours of full sun daily to keep blooming—too much shade will halt their flowers.—
Jane Kim,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
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However, light-blocking car heat shields, often called sun shades, are an effective way to prevent UV rays from harming your car seats and other interior upholstery.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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If Louis’s self-mythology took the form of a prestige-TV period piece, then Lestat’s takes the form of some truly experimental, gonzo TV storytelling.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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Yet, Connecticut generally approaches Hartford carefully rather than self-belief.—
Kenneth Okeke,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
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The second is going full out, plunging into the vacuum with such enthusiasm that dormant modes are made odd and affecting again.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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It is believed that Baltyuor’s vision for the fest going forward clashed with Pandya Malhotra’s mode of operation, according to sources.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
6 June 2026
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Rooms Each of the Douglas’s 16 rooms has its own distinct color palette, though all nod to the building’s historic roots in a refined, understated way.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Such storms in turn can create auroras, vibrant displays of light that can appear in a variety of colors depending on the gases struck by the solar particles and how high up in the atmosphere the collision occurs.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
8 June 2026
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Touring the campus on an early-autumn morning with Crowley and the university’s biodiversity officer, Abhishek Dixit, I was struck by the earthy overgrowth of the school grounds, which nature appeared determined to reclaim.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Cap Cana stands out as an epicenter for adventure and nature tourism.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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San Antonio is looking to bounce back after falling short of a comeback in a devastating manner in Game 2.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office will determine the official cause and manner of death.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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The most traditional member of the trio is finished in a custom hue that combines Golf Blue, Dark Sea Blue, and White to mimic the patina of blue jeans.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 June 2026
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If the tile goes mid-way up the wall, the designer recommends choosing a paint color that enhances the tile’s color, either a similar hue or a complementary tone.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2026
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“Tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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