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Recent Examples of toning
Look for tinted products that give a wash of color and smooth out your hair for a salon-like toning result.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
A bit greasy This toning body cream helps target cellulite on the legs by eliminating bumps and uneven texture.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026
The pigment payoff is intentionally subtle, so think of it as a polish rather than a true toning treatment.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
On the flip side, a glaze is ideal for adding shine to the hair and making frizzy hair more manageable, with a hint of toning.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
There are now so many different lasers that can achieve amazing results for a variety of different concerns, including the texture and toning of skin, volume loss for people taking GLP-1 medications and hair loss with perimenopause.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
As Bianchini notes, a toned vagus nerve is a healthy vagus nerve—and, just like our muscles, toning comes from strengthening exercises.
—Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 27 Jan. 2026
For example, orange lights mark the warm-up segment to activate body’s core, red lights are used for the toning and strength sections, while blue ones define the more relaxing cool-down and stretching bits.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
A bit greasy This toning body cream helps target cellulite on the legs by eliminating bumps and uneven texture.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026
The pigment payoff is intentionally subtle, so think of it as a polish rather than a true toning treatment.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
On the flip side, a glaze is ideal for adding shine to the hair and making frizzy hair more manageable, with a hint of toning.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
There are now so many different lasers that can achieve amazing results for a variety of different concerns, including the texture and toning of skin, volume loss for people taking GLP-1 medications and hair loss with perimenopause.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
As Bianchini notes, a toned vagus nerve is a healthy vagus nerve—and, just like our muscles, toning comes from strengthening exercises.
—Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 27 Jan. 2026
For example, orange lights mark the warm-up segment to activate body’s core, red lights are used for the toning and strength sections, while blue ones define the more relaxing cool-down and stretching bits.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toning
Noun
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The changes were prompted by a resident who asked if they were required to obtain tree trimming permits on their own property.—
Naina Srivastava,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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The mowing module may struggle with tight corners and edges, so these areas can be finished with a trimming module that follows borders more closely.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Even after swimming, the shirt dried quickly enough to remain comfortable during long walks or beach workouts.—
Joe Jackson,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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An interest in evening workouts is on the rise nationwide, the workout expert explained.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Toning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toning. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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