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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
After all, the moody duet features the gorgeously contrasting tones of Bon Iver's Justin Vernon with Swift's more delicate vocals as the two portray exes who are parsing what went wrong in their relationship.
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Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025
For example, swapping silver and white for gold and brass is one way of easily bringing in warm fall tones.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
The original primary bedroom in the old part of the home is cozy and traditional with sage green walls and a fireplace, while the new primary bedroom in the modern side hews toward neutral tones with extensive closets and wood floors.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
Hilton’s version combined suede and leather in cream and ice-gray tones, grounding her voluminous green gown in a distinctly archival silhouette.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
Some tones might indicate to the pack to slow down or speed up.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
My social media pages feature all complexions, including fair, medium, deep, and dark, each wearing different blush tones.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
There are 20 colors to choose from (11 of which are on sale), ranging from neutral tones like light gray and white to bolder choices like orange and teal.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Neutral tones or subtle patterns can carry you from day to evening.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025
For example, swapping silver and white for gold and brass is one way of easily bringing in warm fall tones.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
The original primary bedroom in the old part of the home is cozy and traditional with sage green walls and a fireplace, while the new primary bedroom in the modern side hews toward neutral tones with extensive closets and wood floors.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
Hilton’s version combined suede and leather in cream and ice-gray tones, grounding her voluminous green gown in a distinctly archival silhouette.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
Some tones might indicate to the pack to slow down or speed up.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
My social media pages feature all complexions, including fair, medium, deep, and dark, each wearing different blush tones.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
There are 20 colors to choose from (11 of which are on sale), ranging from neutral tones like light gray and white to bolder choices like orange and teal.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Neutral tones or subtle patterns can carry you from day to evening.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tones
Noun
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Now in 2025, the fantasy is closer than ever, thanks to a select group of innovators who have created vehicles that can drive on public roads, in garages, and change modes in minutes.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Some models also feature adaptive noise cancellation to adjust ANC levels and ambient modes to allow specific sounds through, which helps noise control across different environments.—
Jackie Cucco,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Oct. 2025
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Kate Moss wore just a blazer and shades to the Saint Laurent show.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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For those of us with cool undertones, like olive, blue, or pink, fall shades like ash brown and jet black are some of Bailey’s favorite timeless shades.—
Essence,
Essence,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Spiders and humans are two different species—and different species have different natures.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Each of the stars has been subjected to intense scientific scrutiny over recent decades, revealing fascinating insights into their diverse natures.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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According to Ashton, his mother raised him to have good manners, be respectful and love God above all else.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Sep. 2025
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For me, Mandarin carries the rituals and manners of growing up in Taiwan, while English feels tied to the independence of moving to London at 18 without my family.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ross passed the day's examination with flying colors, barely flinching at the rubber chicken.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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The complex is decorated in the school colors, red and black with the Bobcat logo prominently displayed.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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More importantly, both people have to actually want to share the role, which is a trait that doesn’t always align with personalities drawn to being a CEO.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
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Known for their loud personalities, huskies are no stranger to using their voices, but a video of a senior, deaf husky's silent howl is proving that even without sound, the breed still speaks volumes.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Outerwear is a key focus in the collection featuring six jackets, including two styles with sheepskin-shearling collars.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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The clogs can easily be worn in fall’s unpredictable, changing weather thanks to the textured outsole that provides grip and stability, which can be a problem with other slide-on shoe styles.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With its sleek, wedge midsole, signature ‘fang’ toebox, and rich autumnal hues of navy and brown, the design channels a retro ’70s vibe.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2025
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Last year, Kardashians decorations took a spookier turn, with the reality star’s house being decorated with creepy floating ghosts, witches brooms and piles of pumpkins in shades of traditional orange — plus green, white and hues of brown — and covered in sprawling vines.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Tones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tones. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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