TWO-TONED Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

two-toned

adjective

Definition of two-toned

as in two-tone

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Recent Examples of two-toned Accenting her two-toned dress, which featured a black bodice and icy silver jacquard skirt, was her cascading gradient hairstyle. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 May 2026 Their lacy foliage sets off the abundant single flowers, which are yellow, orange, or red and often two-toned. — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026 And when in doubt, reach for a new Chanel pump, whether in festive animal print or a chic two-toned black-and-white. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for two-toned

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Adjective

The similar bubble shape, the extremely small, round mirrors and wheel caps, and, of course, that iconic two-tone paint scheme.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
While strolling through New York City in May, the actress, 47, wore a pair of two-tone jeans that put a fresh spin on the classic staple.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

Definition of two-tone

Adjective

But the vastly different conditions under which these objects were produced—at an internment camp and a Pennsylvania estate—expose the striated reality behind that iconography.

— Cat Dawson, ARTnews.com, 3 July 2026
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

Definition of striated

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

Definition of dichromatic

Adjective

Enamelware is also a must-have, particularly for outdoor hosting—Golden Rabbit’s enamelware is durable and easily stackable, and the bright, speckled designs add so much personality to any table.

— Alexandra Ditch, Vogue, 20 July 2026
Other signs of bed bugs include ink-like speckled stains on fabrics, shed exoskeletons around crevices of beds and furniture and a sweet, musty smell.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026

Definition of speckled

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

Definition of tricolor

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
About 30 million years ago, one of our primate ancestors’ cones split into two — red- and green-detecting — which, together with the existing blue-detecting cone, give us trichromatic vision.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 12 July 2016

Definition of trichromatic

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

Definition of bicolored

Adjective

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
The species stands out from other barking geckos because of its banded coloration, researchers said.

— Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025

Definition of banded

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