toning

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Recent Examples of toning Pre-toning with a purple toner removes yellow shades, which prepares the hair to accept the silver dye. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2026 Disperse a few drops after cleansing and toning, then follow with moisturizer. — Sophie Dunne, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 This device has long-term collagen-increasing, firming, sculpting, toning, and fine line-reducing benefits thanks to the low-level microcurrents that penetrate beyond the outermost layers of the skin. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026 Regular Pilates is often rehabilitation-focused, while Lagree was designed for muscle tightening and toning without bulking up. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026 These easy-to-use toning pads help exfoliate, refine the appearance of pores and reduce excess oil for a smooth, clear complexion. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 Guests and a small community of local members enter a subterranean sanctuary of saunas, steam rooms, rain showers, a hydrotherapy pool, and serene treatment suites offering everything from exosome facials and pelvic-floor toning therapy to detox IV drips. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026 These tools deliver low-level electrical currents designed to stimulate facial muscles and improve circulation, producing a mild lifting and toning effect. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026 Look for tinted products that give a wash of color and smooth out your hair for a salon-like toning result. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toning
Noun
  • Inspired by Parton’s iconic flashy feminine style, Musgraves wore a formfitting hot-pink sparkly dress with feather trimming, silver hoop earrings, and purple eye shadow.
    — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Antica Libreria Cascianelli, a bookstore full of rare books and antiques, dates back to 1909 and occupies a former dressmaking and trimmings shop.
    — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Getting a huge workout in, and all the boys were doing so great.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Its smaller brush head and slim, ergonomic handle make even styling shorter hair a breeze, giving you better control to lift roots, shape ends, and add volume without the arm workout.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026

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“Toning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toning. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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