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

The 90s reminiscent cut was later updated with cooler tones for fall and winter, following the wave of celebrities turning to darker shades as temperatures drop. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

Choose from seven rich, neutral tones, including deep chocolate brown and vibrant golden yellow. — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026

This is a week of different perspectives, angles, filters, tones and speeds. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026

Outside, Paola Lenti designs pick up the greens of the vegetation and the turquoise tones of the water. — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2026

The rooms Most of the 297 rooms and suites occupy a 30-storey tower added in the ’90s, where champagne tones, glossy dark woods, and silk accents meet impeccable detail. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

North sported her signature neon blue hair, while Saint rocked a gray hoodie and Psalm and Chicago opted for more earthy tones. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026

Her eyes were softly defined with blended brown tones that could easily work just as well as a daytime look. — Marci Robin, Allure, 3 Nov. 2026

Abstract electronic tones in the score create further dissonance in this surrealist fever dream of a picture as the scenery and style change to meet the needs of the moment. — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026