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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
Fortunately, with Mercury, Jupiter (and eventually the sun) entering Cancer and your seventh house of one-on-one partnerships, relationship dynamics take on an evocative tone as an air of luck and abundance surrounds your connections.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 June 2025
The brand has been quiet about what to expect for the guest rooms (although its other locations tend to skew minimalist and functional, with warm wood tones, cozy textiles, and smart storage for ski boots or backpacks).
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 6 June 2025
The high court said the state's tax decisions created an advantage for groups with a more overtly religious tone in their daily work, a violation of the First Amendment.
—Arkansas Online, 6 June 2025
Spring Cascade channels the romantic gardens of Provence with soft pink, purple, and green tones that feel grounded in nature but delicately styled.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 June 2025
The brand has been quiet about what to expect for the guest rooms (although its other locations tend to skew minimalist and functional, with warm wood tones, cozy textiles, and smart storage for ski boots or backpacks).
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 6 June 2025
The high court said the state's tax decisions created an advantage for groups with a more overtly religious tone in their daily work, a violation of the First Amendment.
—Arkansas Online, 6 June 2025
Spring Cascade channels the romantic gardens of Provence with soft pink, purple, and green tones that feel grounded in nature but delicately styled.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tone
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The color is easy to accessorize, works with any design style, and layers beautifully with neutrals and other colors.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Our team of animators also had to be trained to make realistic drawings of the human body, as most of them came from animations with a cartoonish style.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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Grab your sunscreen, shades, and a slice of avocado toast to get ready for the new bombshells that will take over the villa in Fiji in search of love.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Lights with a lower temperature tend to be a warmer, more yellow shade that may look dim in dark garages.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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Despite the usual magnitude of Pride festivities in the nation's capital, Pride organizers say the current political environment has dampened the excitement surrounding the celebration of life and self expression.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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The state Supreme Court has ruled that a Waterbury man deserves a new trial because his jury wasn’t told to consider his right of self defense before convicting him of manslaughter for shooting to death a bystander during a gunfight on a city street.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2025
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The 71-footer is the first production yacht with Volvo Penta’s IPS hybrid-electric propulsion, which aims to reduce emissions by 40 percent via four navigation modes.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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All upgrade Roku modes will now support Bluetooth Headphone Mode for private listening, and even the entry-level Select model will join the more premium models in enjoying faster and more responsive menus.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Last but not least, avoid any front door colors that are seen as too trendy, Boultier encourgaes.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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Of six colors, easy-to-match taupe and black have the best price at up to 50 percent off.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Those who like taking their SUV or truck out to the middle of nowhere to commune with nature and enjoy quality time with friends and family will appreciate the Howler Brothers theme.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But, in the Old Master paintings in which Saville had steeped herself, representations of children, especially in religious imagery, often missed something essential about their nature, and about the ways in which maternal care taxes even the most devoted.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Investigators have not yet publicly released a positive identification or details regarding the cause or manner of death.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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Patching and firmware updates must be applied in a timely manner.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The flagship of the brand is its MR-G line, which continuously evolves in its functionality, materials, hues and finishes.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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Instead of the usual green or black colorway, though, the chef decided to do up his oven in a bright-orange hue.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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“Tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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