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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
The elevator delivers you to the lobby, where hanging textiles in warm ocher tones serve as the signature art piece, dyed using dorozome, a traditional mud-dyeing technique, with soil from the building site itself.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Instead, expect a traceless finish (on all skin tones), hyper fast absorption, and a bouncy base for makeup that resists pilling.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
The staterooms are a testament to this, decked out in muted tones of gold, silver and blue.
—Helen Wright, TheWeek, 11 Mar. 2026
Colored with wood tones and cherry and mahogany counters and furniture, Kinsho centers around an 18-seat sushi bar and also includes banquette seating and a communal wooden table primarily reserved for walk-ins.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Deeper skin tones can reach for a richer shade to carve out a seamless contour.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 11 Mar. 2026
Plus, everything is designed to perform on all skin tones, making inclusivity and versatility a central part of the brand’s ethos.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 11 Mar. 2026
The Writers Bringing Tinker Bell to Life Heldens and Carpenter bring résumés that span an unusual range of tones and genres.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Soft tones like beige, light gray, or off-white make the space feel airy and expansive, allowing light to bounce around and enhance the sense of openness.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Instead, expect a traceless finish (on all skin tones), hyper fast absorption, and a bouncy base for makeup that resists pilling.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
The staterooms are a testament to this, decked out in muted tones of gold, silver and blue.
—Helen Wright, TheWeek, 11 Mar. 2026
Colored with wood tones and cherry and mahogany counters and furniture, Kinsho centers around an 18-seat sushi bar and also includes banquette seating and a communal wooden table primarily reserved for walk-ins.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Deeper skin tones can reach for a richer shade to carve out a seamless contour.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 11 Mar. 2026
Plus, everything is designed to perform on all skin tones, making inclusivity and versatility a central part of the brand’s ethos.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 11 Mar. 2026
The Writers Bringing Tinker Bell to Life Heldens and Carpenter bring résumés that span an unusual range of tones and genres.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Soft tones like beige, light gray, or off-white make the space feel airy and expansive, allowing light to bounce around and enhance the sense of openness.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tones
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Formula 1‘s new overtake and boost modes did produce some pretty captivating fights for position during last weekend’s Australian Grand Prix—particularly at the head of the pack and start of the race, between George Russell and Charles Leclerc.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
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As the modes of violence and the modes of repression become more and more complicated and increasingly technologically sophisticated, so do the tools for investigating them, for telling stories about them.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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As for the colors and prints that embrace this design, monochromatic trousers are the most popular—in shades like khaki, camel or sand—and plain designs, though pinstripes also work as the sole print.—
Tatiana Ojea,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
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Fruit Salad To keep things chic and simple, opt for a neutral base and ask for cherry, strawberry, orange, and blueberry designs in muted shades, with pale green stems to keep the look fun but not too outré.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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But Lau wonders whether Horses will be able to avoid conflict, due to their inherent independent natures.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hval’s restless melodies and at-times Proustian lyrics trail cigarette smoke or the fragrance of roses toward litanies of memory, all the while deconstructing the very natures of stage performance, recording technology, and digital existence.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
4 Dec. 2025
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Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The manners by which stories of heroes were conveyed in antiquity were not so unlike the comic books, movies and TV shows, games, and high-profile PR events of the Marvel Universe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
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While she’s known for perfecting the art of the lip balm and on-point nail colors, her scent rotation is pretty impressive, too.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
14 Mar. 2026
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The mark incorporates the franchise’s signature tri-star — a nod to the Tennessee state flag — alongside the team’s traditional blue, white and red colors.—
Zach Powell,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Protest organizers say the action is not only about Noma, but about the broader restaurant industry as a whole and the conditions and personalities that have come to shape it.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
12 Mar. 2026
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Glimpsing elements of their lives and personalities helps to ground their work, demonstrating that revolutionary political thought and action does not originate in ivory towers, but instead amidst our everyday realities.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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Read on for 10 travel-ready spring styles that are up to 70 percent off at Amazon, starting at just $27.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Grab this pick or a range of other options, including suede and canvas styles.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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In past years, a lot of the materials used onstage have evoked a sense of luxury, with golden hues and sparkling accents.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
14 Mar. 2026
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Nearby, two girls try on cowboy hats available in vibrant hues.—
Lilliam Rivera,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Tones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tones. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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