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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
And its sterner tone toward Europe has prompted the continent’s largest increase in defense spending in generations: nearly $1 trillion.
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A. Wess Mitchell, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
What’s happened now is the tone that the president is setting from the top, popularizing the idea that people trying to work in the public interest are actually hurting the country.
—Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 22 Apr. 2025
So far, China has struck a defiant tone and refused to back down.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
This term around, Trump has spoken in belligerent tones.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 21 Apr. 2025
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A. Wess Mitchell, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
What’s happened now is the tone that the president is setting from the top, popularizing the idea that people trying to work in the public interest are actually hurting the country.
—Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 22 Apr. 2025
So far, China has struck a defiant tone and refused to back down.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
This term around, Trump has spoken in belligerent tones.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tone
Noun
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If slouchy styles aren’t your thing, this Everlane jacket is the perfect trench for you.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2025
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While wire-rim options will never go out of style, the most popular material of the moment is thick, expressive plastic.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
Noun
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More and more designers are offering wedding looks in colorful hues to provide options for those who don’t want to stick to one shade over the course of their celebrations.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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Fine details of fur and bark are clearly visible both in sunlight and under shade, with the mini-LED backlight keeping the sunny parts of the frame bright and the shadowy parts dark.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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One of my friends was getting eyelid surgery to address loose skin and look like her younger self.—
Parizaad Khan Sethi,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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Defensively, the Rockets just looked more like their old self.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Powered by Adelaide, Forbes AI Too many founders get stuck in endless preparation mode.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Enjoy the game in single-player or online multiplayer modes.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ford will offer the 2025 Super Duty in two new exterior colors: Avalanche and Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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While last year was all about her brass-less blonde hair color, there’s a new style in town for her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit 32-stop roll out.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Featuring a 130-foot-wide (39.3m) mirror, the ELT will study the universe in visible light to provide a more detailed view of potentially habitable exoplanets, the formation of the first galaxies, supermassive black holes, and the nature of dark matter and dark energy.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Algae fibers not only align with his brand ethos of bringing awareness to the creativity of nature, but also provide skin health benefits, and their harvesting process is low-waste and regenerative, according to a report by Smithsonian magazine.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Fast forward to 2025, and Leicester away has once again witnessed a big moment, though not quite in the same manner as 2019.—
James Nalton,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Abu Dhabi's opulent and over-the-top experiences are abundant throughout the city and are showcased in a more conservative manner than seen in Dubai.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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Megan's pink of choice isn't cotton candy pink, pastel baby pink, or deep raspberry pink, but rather a true neon hue.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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When a successful vote is completed, a different mix of chemicals will be added to the ballots to give it a distinct white hue.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2025
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“Tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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