Synonyms of tones

tones

noun

plural of tone

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• modes
• manners
• styles
• veins
• locutions
• fashions
• phraseologies
• idioms
• expressions
• elocution
• addresses
• connotations
• deliveries
• colloquialisms
• regionalisms
• archaisms
• denotations
• acceptations

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shades
• colors
• hues
• tints
• colorations
• tinges
• tinctures
• colorings
• overtones
• undertones
• contrasts
• casts
• saturations
• values
• primary colors
• pigmentations
• secondary colors
• chromas
• chromaticities
• tertiary colors
• colorways

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• achromatisms

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• natures
• personalities
• colors
• selves
• characters
• characteristics
• constitutions
• clays
• complexions
• features
• spirits
• compositions
• dispositions
• temperaments
• essences
• traits
• flavors
• geniuses
• properties
• attributes
• habits
• sorts
• tempers
• grains
• metals
• substances
• stamps
• souls
• singularities
• interiors
• hallmarks
• individualities
• earmarks
• ways
• points
• marks
• stuff
• makeups
• savors
• essentialities
• interiorities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tones

Floor-to-ceiling glass walls let a lot of light into the space, which is decorated in tones of gray, with dark wood herring bone floors in the bar. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026

Soft neutral tones are lifted by a curved leather-and-wood headboard, striking blue wall art inspired by traditional Turkish textiles and elegant pendant lighting that gives the room warmth rather than hotel uniformity. — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026

The feathers on her back were of mottled sepia tones, and those on her belly were rusty brown and painterly white. — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

Cotton canvas, neoprene, denim, and leather formed the collection’s material base, with warm ground tones interrupted by white, silver, mustard, and blue. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026

The guest vocalists mirror the ambition of 2013’s The North Borders, which boasted a spot from Erykah Badu; this time, Joy Crookes, Nilüfer Yanya and Arooj Aftab lend their sultry tones. — Thomas Smith, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2026

The few looks to descend the runway were in a muted neutral color palette featuring dove gray, soft browns and black leather tones. — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

The romantic tones represented a chance to think about love, not war. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

Viola Davis and Elizabeth Debicki The muted tones of Viola Davis’ fall 2026 ready-to-wear collection selection served as the perfect medium between Cynthia Erivo’s attire and Elizabeth Debicki’s look. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026