two-tone

Definition of two-tonenext

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Recent Examples of two-tone Modatope Ballet Flats with Bows These two-tone ballet flats with bows are a close lookalike for Jolie’s pair. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025 The quilt has a minimalist design that suits any space, with two-tone channel stitching that adds texture and style. Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025 This two-tone carpet that looks more like an abstract artwork than a floor covering can thrive in homes that have a more modern decor aesthetic. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2025 Recent denim pieces have included 1950s Big Smith overalls with original repairs, a pair of 1960s selvedge jeans from Foremost, a two-tone 1950s Lee 101-J jacket and 1960s carpenter jeans from Carter’s and Sears, the latter lined with fleece. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for two-tone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for two-tone
Adjective
  • Taylor previously wore a different two-toned Matthieu Blazy Chanel pump, a style from spring 2026, to the brand’s Métiers d’Art show in December.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
  • From classic solid colors in pastels or jewel tones, to the delightful two-toned bicolors of Martha Washington geraniums, these blooming powerhouses are a reliable way to add color to your summer containers and beds.
    Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 4 June 2026
Adjective
  • However, these stories reach far beyond the understanding of ethics as dichromatic, immutable codes of conduct and delve into more complex internal dilemmas.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2025
  • This limited color perception is called dichromatic vision, according to VCA Animal Hospitals.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 8 July 2022
Adjective
  • Since the dilute calico is named for its coat pattern and isn't a breed, both short- and long-haired cat breeds can produce these tricolored kittens, including Maine Coon, Persian, and Ragdoll.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
  • For example, in the modern tricolor flag of Ireland, adopted in 1937, green is said to represent Roman Catholics.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • But their gray world is rich in attributes that might otherwise pale in our trichromatic, million-color world.
    Kanya Kanchana, Longreads, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Helmholtz’s theory was that our vision was trichromatic, based on three fundamental colors: red, green, and blue, which can be combined to make any other color.
    The Lost Women of Science Initiative, Scientific American, 30 Nov. 2023
Adjective
  • This beachfront location overlooking the iconic Hanalei Bay, with the waterfall-striated Hihimanu, Nāmolokama, and Māmalahoa mountains in the distance, has to be one of the prettiest on the planet.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
  • These elegant, striated cylinders are chewy and caramelized on the outside and soft and custardy in the middle.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The soles of the sneakers draw from Jordan’s original Infrared Air Jordan 6, but add a touch of speckled detailing to switch things up.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
  • The scalloped edges and speckled texture add a textural layer to your tapescape while serving as a sweet landing spot for serving utensils during meals.
    Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026
Adjective
  • Officials estimate annual maintenance, operations and security costs will total between $10,000 and $15,000, in addition to the pending restoration of the banded windows.
    Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
  • The male peregrine falcon, a new mate for the female, has been identified by the Midwest Peregrine Society as a banded 4-year-old that fledged from Minneapolis City Hall in 2022.
    Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • For a bicolored tomato whose flavor matches its beauty, both from the outside and the inside, consider Captain Lucky.
    Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
  • Caladiums, especially bicolor varieties with white or pink leaves, bring welcome color to part-shade containers.
    Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026

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“Two-tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/two-tone. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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