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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
As well as living actors like Art Garfunkel, ElevenLabs’ voice marketplace will feature the tones of dead icons, including John Wayne, Laurence Olivier, and Judy Garland.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
And two days later, Cohen met reporters in Auburn and struck an urgent tone.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
One theory points to the ongoing government shutdown and its impact on air travel; another links the tone to last week’s deadly UPS cargo-plane crash in Louisville.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Though the opening act is fairly intriguing, by the second act, the nearly three-hour-long performance began to drag, especially as the show’s tone shifted drastically.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
And two days later, Cohen met reporters in Auburn and struck an urgent tone.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
One theory points to the ongoing government shutdown and its impact on air travel; another links the tone to last week’s deadly UPS cargo-plane crash in Louisville.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Though the opening act is fairly intriguing, by the second act, the nearly three-hour-long performance began to drag, especially as the show’s tone shifted drastically.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tone
Noun
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Meanwhile, the David Lynch–style tension built by Will’s arrival just kind of fizzles.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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This take on tiramisu has all the flavors of a coconut cream pie but in the classic no-bake dessert style.—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Snag them in the playful pistachio green shade while sizes are available from XS to XL, or score them in blue or pink with a far more limited size selection.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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Why not start things off by repainting the living room—there are many shades that designers absolutely love for their soothing factor.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Unless the category could be brought under control, the excess threatened to self-propagate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Recently, Weng has co-authored two studies that help ensure smooth motion and self-balance in robots.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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Bike advocates, like nonprofit BikeWalkKC, co-founded by District 4 Councilor Eric Bunch, believe city ordinance changes are needed, but contend they should be focused on helping to protect cyclists and scooter operators, instead of restricting the usage of such modes of transportation.—
PJ Green
November 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 Nov. 2025
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There are also a limited number of challenges to undertake that require certain moves to complete, similar to Puzzle mode in older Lumines titles.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
11 Nov. 2025
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He was drawn to the kinds of exotic materials favored by the Japanese—among them, rare stones such as color-changing alexandrites and blue-green Paraíba tourmalines—as opposed to, say, emeralds, a staple of the Indian-jewelry repertoire.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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With a Black/Black/Light Graphite color combination, the style blacks out the entire nubuck leather upper with lighter graphite accents on the tongue and insole branding.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Crown and dignity Catalina Ruiz Navarro, a Colombian feminist activist and journalist based in Mexico City, argued that the nature of beauty pageants like Miss Universe places women in a patriarchal position.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Plus, the very nature of recording your live stream of thoughts means a lot of editing later down the line.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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For the Blue Jays, Bichette would be their franchise shortstop in the same manner he's been for the last few years.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Once testing is complete, DSS will work closely with our EBT vendor to issue benefits in a timely manner.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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Its design blends sculpted carbon fiber with crimson hues, creating a visual symphony that feels alive even at rest.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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The house’s signature elegance has been woven into the styles, too, with the quartet showcasing classic silhouettes, subtle hues, and timeless materials that create a quiet luxury feel.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone. Accessed 23 Nov. 2025.
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