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
  • Tree trimming is also important because overhanging branches can damage roofs, windows, and siding during high winds.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Inside, polished wooden floors and marble trimmings set the tone, which is serious and stately.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Luckily, Amazon’s fitness section is loaded with clever devices to make home workouts fun, engaging, and a little sweaty.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Attempting to pedal across the water was quite amusing and also a fantastic leg workout.
    — ElleAnna Revell, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Toning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toning. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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