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as in modes
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 shades
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 natures
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 tones
While the lobby areas and restaurants lean into the playful side of a contemporary art hotel, the rooms are more calming with neutral tones and the continuation of the lobby’s black marble in the credenzas and nightstands.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
The array of feathers added pops of color to the dress, with muted, earthy tones like soft browns and golds and more featured throughout.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
However, fans will find five shirts that have different tones of red (Turkey home, Switzerland home, Qatar home, Austria home and Jordan away), which might get confusing.
—Gabriel Sama, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
But the extremity of this confrontation, and its drastic shift in tones, may have been even more demanding.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 9 June 2026
The classic heels featured a deliciously creamy beige body and contrasting white toe cap, tying in perfectly with the soft tones of the tank.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 9 June 2026
The process includes multiple tones to activate pagers and sirens, as well as a return tone.
—Jessica Riley, CBS News, 3 June 2026
For this particular yacht, the experienced owner mixed and matched from different palettes to create a unique interior with an emphasis on natural tones such as beige, earth, and cream.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
For decades, lasers were designed for lighter skin tones, and there are still technicians who are inexperienced in treating melanin-rich skin.
—Aimee Simeon, Allure, 3 June 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
The array of feathers added pops of color to the dress, with muted, earthy tones like soft browns and golds and more featured throughout.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
However, fans will find five shirts that have different tones of red (Turkey home, Switzerland home, Qatar home, Austria home and Jordan away), which might get confusing.
—Gabriel Sama, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
But the extremity of this confrontation, and its drastic shift in tones, may have been even more demanding.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 9 June 2026
The classic heels featured a deliciously creamy beige body and contrasting white toe cap, tying in perfectly with the soft tones of the tank.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 9 June 2026
The process includes multiple tones to activate pagers and sirens, as well as a return tone.
—Jessica Riley, CBS News, 3 June 2026
For this particular yacht, the experienced owner mixed and matched from different palettes to create a unique interior with an emphasis on natural tones such as beige, earth, and cream.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
For decades, lasers were designed for lighter skin tones, and there are still technicians who are inexperienced in treating melanin-rich skin.
—Aimee Simeon, Allure, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tones
Noun
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There are experiments with free kit modes where players risk essentially nothing in the extraction shooter, and the recent release of what effectively was a PvE mode, which was not originally planned for season 2.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Halo wheels control drive modes, climate, audio, and more, adapting based on screen interactions.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
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One of the island’s most iconic (and also inherently romantic) experiences is closing out the day in Mallory Square or aboard a catamaran cruise as the sky turns shades of pink and orange over the Gulf.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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This has a light-medium tan pigment that is quite sheer and therefore can adapt easily to many but not all complexion shades.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
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These observations suggest that small, mysterious moons with surprisingly different natures are the source of the particles that make up the two outermost rings, and that there are probably even more undiscovered moons to add to the 29 already known around Uranus.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Last month, a Los Angeles jury found social media giants Meta and Google failed to warn children about the addictive natures of their platforms.—
Drew Aunkst,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Those numbers were extraordinary by the standards of the day, yet despite its reputation, the RS2 is extreme in neither its looks nor its manners.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
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Coroner Jason Nichols declined to comment on the causes or manners of the two men’s deaths, citing the ongoing investigation.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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In 2021, the Giants became the first team to incorporate Pride colors into their on-field uniform for their Pride game.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Fox’s studio coverage will also be in HDR for the first time, bringing a wider range of colors.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
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The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, has called for calm, but several far-right personalities in Great Britain and the United States—including Elon Musk—have used the attack to foment hatred against immigrants.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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Tim Allen, who has played Buzz Lightyear since the first movie, noted how intertwined the characters have become with their personalities.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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While most of the familiar multi-variety white cuvées are traditional blend styles from regions like Rhône Valley, Rioja, Tuscany, or Bordeaux, a handful around the globe—and especially from the New World—combine varieties that would infuriate traditionalists.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
7 June 2026
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Her top picks include supportive styles from traveler-favorite brands like Vionic, Chaco, Teva, and more.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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Where To Stay To mark its 20th anniversary, Four Seasons Silicon Valley refreshed its suites with soft neutrals, earthy tones, and coastal hues inspired by the landscapes that surround Silicon Valley.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
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Whether hues of green, red, blue and even pink dance about in the sky depends on the altitude where the collisions occur, as well as the composition and density of the atmosphere at the time.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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“Tones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tones. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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