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Recent Examples of undertone
Their signature style is a clear subgenre of cumbia that blends hypnotic tropical rhythms with the rawness of the traditional Amazonian sounds, infused with psychedelic undertones.
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Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 21 Apr. 2025
Some shades lean mauve-beige, others are soft and sheer with a hint of pink or peach, and some go deeper with rich brown undertones or closely mimic the natural color of your nail beds.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2025
From vibrant versions with cooler undertones, like Megan’s, to softer ginger shades (see: Sadie Sink’s natural color), expect copper’s dominance to continue this year.
—Avery Stone, Allure, 17 Apr. 2025
The English-language erotic tale with surreal undertones will world premiere next month in Cannes’ ACID sidebar.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
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Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 21 Apr. 2025
Some shades lean mauve-beige, others are soft and sheer with a hint of pink or peach, and some go deeper with rich brown undertones or closely mimic the natural color of your nail beds.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2025
From vibrant versions with cooler undertones, like Megan’s, to softer ginger shades (see: Sadie Sink’s natural color), expect copper’s dominance to continue this year.
—Avery Stone, Allure, 17 Apr. 2025
The English-language erotic tale with surreal undertones will world premiere next month in Cannes’ ACID sidebar.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertone
Noun
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Several information experts said that Mr. Trump’s executive orders have authoritarian overtones, reminiscent of when Russia cloned Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia, and stripped it of unflattering material.—
Tiffany Hsu,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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The trip was billed as a personal visit, but the president’s social media posts about it had strong political overtones.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
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The days before the storied conclave May 7 at the Vatican are not idle, and an unspoken selection process is already underway amid whispers in corridors and cafes throughout Rome and other cities in Italy.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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There’s been whispers all season that if the Knicks lost in the first round that things wouldn’t be the same next year.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Another thing that makes Sirius stand out is its color: brilliant white but also shining with a definite tinge of blue.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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With flavors of toast and a tinge of toffee plus some herbal notes from the hops, maibocks complement many dishes.—
Em Sauter,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Star Ja Morant Exits Thunder Game with Concerning Injury For more NBA news and rumors, stay tuned to Newsweek Sports.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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In fact, every police department reached by Rolling Stone denied rumors of a pattern, aside from the Rhode Island State Police, who did not respond to several requests for comment.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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Finding new degrees of colorful suits, flowing capes, and animal print jumpsuits supported the show’s tone from the beginning, but has increasingly become part of the HBO series’s comedy in its own right.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
4 May 2025
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And your tone as a founder shapes whether that workplace feels stable or chaotic.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Noun
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When a successful vote is completed, a different mix of chemicals will be added to the ballots to give it a distinct white hue.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2025
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Megan's pink of choice isn't cotton candy pink, pastel baby pink, or deep raspberry pink, but rather a true neon hue.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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The deep black-brown tint of Coal Blooded delivers definition that won’t disappear into your natural lip tone.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2025
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Below, a look at the best blush tints of 2025 for a sheer veil of color.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Undertone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertone. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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