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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 researchers exposed the models to varying levels of tone from managers, reward equality, job stakes, and work intensity, including unfair pay, rude management and heavy workloads.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Also, look for multi-tasking products like Isle of Paradise Effective Self-Tanner that can give you a healthy glow and even your skin tone in a few mess-free spritzes.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
That's not to say that your bedroom has to be a neutral tone.
—Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Just be sure to find the right tones.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Also, look for multi-tasking products like Isle of Paradise Effective Self-Tanner that can give you a healthy glow and even your skin tone in a few mess-free spritzes.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
That's not to say that your bedroom has to be a neutral tone.
—Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Just be sure to find the right tones.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tone
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From evergreen staples from Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo to modern takes from Toteme and The Row (and even a few unexpected picks in bubblegum pink and firetruck red), their wishlist encompasses a lot of bridal styles; and, more importantly, a lot of bridal events.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Lanterns are a smart pick for spaces that lack electrical wiring, and the minimalist geometric shape effortlessly fits with decor styles ranging from modern to coastal.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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In addition, the Pakistan mulberry is great for creating shade for companion plants.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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The jaunt up the road to the village can be a steep one, so stick to the shade or hitch a ride from a friendly local in one of the handful of cars on the island.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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Do your best to get some tidying up done — your future self will thank you.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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Analyzing the task In the task, the humanoid robot picked up self-tapping nuts precisely from an automatic feeding device and placed them onto positioning fixtures.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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Chemical controls are categorized based on their composition and mode of action.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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The independent agency investigates all fatal general aviation accidents, including commercial accidents and incidents, as well as significant accidents across the various modes of transportation and pipeline accidents.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The women’s proposition sees quarter-zips (a key trend of the season, popularized by Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel runway), polo tops, tees and shirts of many kinds, colors and finishes–short- and long-sleeve–with generous use of checks and stripes.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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Makeup artist Sergio López-Rivera even matched her lips to the rich color.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
2 Mar. 2026
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Jim O’Connor, ValenSil’s buyer and hiring manager, attributed the production drop-off to the steep tariffs on inputs like aluminum and the heavily unpredictable nature of how they’ve been implemented.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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With the mission to enable all humans to live a more connected, conscious, and adventurous life, adidas TERREX combines high-performance technologies with fashion-forward designs to weather the forces of nature and inspire every human being to find their own summits.—
Ally Jaksen,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
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Larson, who grew up on a farm in North Dakota, has a rangy frame and a folksy manner.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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ZKPs is a method that allows a person—looking to verify themselves—to answer statements in a manner that establishes trust to the verifying party without unveiling personal or secret information.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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As with Roberts, Lawrence's mane is a luminous oat-y hue that is at once easy and aspirational.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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Made with a crunchy corn base and flavored with cheddar cheese powder, garlic powder, and chili pepper, the snacks get their signature red-hot hue from a blend of paprika, vegetable juice, and turmeric.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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