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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
Reviews have been pretty good, with some criticisms about the tone, pacing and ending, and its Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes currently sits at 92%.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 June 2025
According to Dermatologists By Brianna Peters The residents helped inform the film’s tone, especially the humor—a woman keeping her hair back with a bag clip, for example.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 20 June 2025
The space features a rich palette of earthy tones such as sand, brick, and satin brass, complemented by natural materials such as oak, linen and raffia.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
Berry Tones: Home style expert Ursula Carmona is seeing plenty of berry tones, which can add a perfect pop of color to an entertaining spread this summer.
—Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2025
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 June 2025
According to Dermatologists By Brianna Peters The residents helped inform the film’s tone, especially the humor—a woman keeping her hair back with a bag clip, for example.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 20 June 2025
The space features a rich palette of earthy tones such as sand, brick, and satin brass, complemented by natural materials such as oak, linen and raffia.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
Berry Tones: Home style expert Ursula Carmona is seeing plenty of berry tones, which can add a perfect pop of color to an entertaining spread this summer.
—Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tone
Noun
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These free classes focus on mindful movement, mindful breathing, in the style of Shashi Yoga.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Finally, a style that Sylvie Grateau would undoubtedly approve of.—
Blanca de Almandoz,
Glamour,
19 June 2025
Noun
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There are 14 shades available, each delivering a lightweight, natural glow.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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Pulling down the shades during the day can prevent the house from heating up, added Marottoli.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
26 June 2025
Noun
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My work is infused with love—and a quest for love—of the self and others.—
Alessia Glaviano,
Vogue,
19 June 2025
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Do all the work now, and your future self will be thanking you.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
Noun
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The zoom claim may be a bit of a stretch as there is only a 1.5x digital zoom in 1080P mode, but no zoom in 4K mode.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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That's thanks to the flosser's two pressure modes (gentle and deep clean), two water flow settings (manual and continuous), and large reservoir with a wide mouth (for easy filling).—
Alexis Berger,
SELF,
23 June 2025
Noun
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This would be a great fit for a home office where multiple people are often printing out full color promotional sheets or invitations.—
Brad Bourque,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
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While some hyperpigmentation-fighting ingredients can be too harsh on skin of color, azelaic acid isn’t one of them.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
29 June 2025
Noun
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But any government bringing its own military inside Iran’s borders should understand the nature of the country.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
22 June 2025
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Netflix has given some hints as to the nature of the final season of Outer Banks with new first-look pics and cast announcements.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 June 2025
Noun
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As a result, he is expected to be featured in a significant manner at SummerSlam.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Additionally, the rate at which water freezes affects the shape and size in which bubbles form, in a predictable manner.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Bugleweed spreads quickly by stolon to form a compact mat of lush foliage in green, purple, or ruby hues.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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Victoria Beckham’s kajal eyeliner—whether in a bronze, cobalt, or bordeaux hues—plush a wash of Tom Ford’s silky eyeshadow quad will add a bit of flair to les yeux.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 June 2025
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“Tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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