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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
Stimulus Coffee + Bakery Located right across from the beach parking lot, this vibrant coffee shop is decked out in coastal tones and plenty of turquoise.
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Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
But certainly compared to the first album, which sounds beautiful, the second album always had a very kind of middly, quite harsh tone.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
If anything, the professional tone of the statement from their spokesperson underscores that this was a planned and positive transition, not a crisis.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The inverted heel makes the foot literally float, and the shoe is further elevated with its reptilian print in gray tones (another trend of the season).
—María Diez, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
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Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
But certainly compared to the first album, which sounds beautiful, the second album always had a very kind of middly, quite harsh tone.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
If anything, the professional tone of the statement from their spokesperson underscores that this was a planned and positive transition, not a crisis.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The inverted heel makes the foot literally float, and the shoe is further elevated with its reptilian print in gray tones (another trend of the season).
—María Diez, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tone
Noun
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Connolly’s outspoken style and message of social equality and inclusivity have appealed to many, especially younger voters.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Its first two carriers – the Liaoning and the Shandong – use a ski jump-style ramp to get aircraft airborne under their own power.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Get it in 24 different colors from neutral shades to vibrant colors.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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The shades, stoic facial expressions and ensembles?—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Russell Crowe plays Amorth, bringing his unique screen charisma in such a way that prevents the film from becoming too self-serious.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Watch our natural selves in behind-the-scenes content, not just our serious stage presence.—
Billboard Korea,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Dairy Queen is in full holiday mode with its new menu items.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Under Profile viewing options, select Private mode.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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The long-sleeve polo sweater has elegant pearl buttons that pop against the sweater’s neutral color.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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The fact that only 24 examples of the Torpedo exist—each with distinctive hull colors, fabrics, and leathers—explains the brand’s heirloom appeal.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
26 Oct. 2025
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The most popular images depicting families are centered around nature and farmwork, leaving out indoor bonding activities like sharing meals, getting ready for work and school, playing games and shopping.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Making room for levity is, then, a way of admitting the human—not through the granular and intimate detail that lends Ferrante’s novels their power but through a broader concession to nature.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
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His second arrest came in the wake of the El Paso County Medical Examiner's Office completing their autopsy of Suzanne, whose manner of death was determined to be homicide.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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With Cutting's cause and manner of death ruled undetermined in his autopsy, and negative toxicology results, Ryan believes geolocation data and other digital clues could shed more light on his final hours.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Channeling pumpkin hues, the host transported to 1983 in a coordinated orange suit, as well as a thick, lampshade mustache.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The bold cherry hue of this bean bag will bring some game-room energy to any space in your home.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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