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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
Its sneering tone of youthful derision took on new dimensions and a chilling sense of pathos when sung by a 75-year-old musician approaching his final chapter in life.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Advertisement Modi also struck a critical tone of Trump’s tariffs, after months of Indian officials seeming to cast the policy in a more cautiously optimistic light.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
While it is animated with plenty of sight gags and physical comedy, the tone of the film does feel a bit mature at points.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 4 Aug. 2025
These Creme Blush Sticks deliver rich, buildable pigment in shades that flatter every skin tone for both cheeks and lips.
—Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Advertisement Modi also struck a critical tone of Trump’s tariffs, after months of Indian officials seeming to cast the policy in a more cautiously optimistic light.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
While it is animated with plenty of sight gags and physical comedy, the tone of the film does feel a bit mature at points.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 4 Aug. 2025
These Creme Blush Sticks deliver rich, buildable pigment in shades that flatter every skin tone for both cheeks and lips.
—Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tone
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The 6-foot-3, 225-pound Aguilar is expected to be a good fit for the Vols’ veer-and-shoot style offense.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Now, the 88-room luxury boutique hotel comprises a Spanish colonial era wing, an 18th century French wing, and a 20th century American wing, each with their own unique style and historical details.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The exterior may be a rich terra-cotta shade, but the interiors are all bright and airy.—
Jessica Cherner,
Architectural Digest,
13 Aug. 2025
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This supersoft sleeveless piece molds like clay on to your body and comes in a variety of sizes and shades.—
Dory Zayas,
Glamour,
11 Aug. 2025
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But when Stolen: Surviving St. Michael’s was winning the biggest awards in audio journalism, Walker’s triumph was tempered by the fact that Gimlet itself was a husk of its former self.—
Eric Benson,
Rolling Stone,
18 Aug. 2025
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Show Up As Your Authentic Self Show up publicly as your authentic self, clearly articulating your core values and unique approach.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The idea is that users can activate AI into a teaching mode and, ergo, no longer be trapped in the instant oatmeal conundrum.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Ross is currently in travel mode — as she’s scheduled to appear at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF) on Friday to discuss the series’ overwhelming success.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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And the people who suffer first and most are the ones who always do — low-income families, immigrants, people of color, uninsured individuals, and those navigating systems that were not built for them in the first place.—
Tyler Evans,
Boston Herald,
16 Aug. 2025
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The art was created by Melissa Koby, the first Black theme artist in U.S. Open history, and features the silhouette of Althea Gibson, who broke the tennis color barrier at the 1950 U.S. National Championships.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Lockhart turns these arresting settings into her own stage, capturing the vivid blues and greens of nature, and the remote island’s distinctive geology and geography, while the children at play within the landscapes bring movement and surprise to her extended static takes.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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Lalami clearly needed a way to get Sara home to end the book, and springing her in this way is consistent with the arbitrary nature of her incarceration and the mercurial behavior of her keepers.—
Book Marks
August 7,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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Carey continues in her characteristically reserved manner.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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What had happened, according to Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, was that a man named Jalen Welch, 25, walked into the argument holding a pistol in a threatening manner and approached the shooter, described as a man from Oak Park.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Each kitchen is different and some colors may work better in some than others, especially depending on your lighting, but overall, there are still some hues that designers advise steering clear of in this room of the home.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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The second voyage, taking place from September 13 to 24, explores the region just as the final hues of summer fade and the Northern Lights begin to shine.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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