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Recent Examples of undertone
That was the tenor in the crowd, curiosity combined with UFC fandom with a political undertone to it all, fueled by $12 Bud Lights.
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Oskar Garcia,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
With its reddish-brown undertone and reputation for being low-maintenance, this look is a no-brainer for the summer months.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
And then this undertone track comes in.
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Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
But the media dug the myth a little too much; their consuming embrace of it carried a racist undertone, as if Basquiat could only be understood as a derelict version of virtuosity.
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Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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Oskar Garcia,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
With its reddish-brown undertone and reputation for being low-maintenance, this look is a no-brainer for the summer months.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
And then this undertone track comes in.
—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
But the media dug the myth a little too much; their consuming embrace of it carried a racist undertone, as if Basquiat could only be understood as a derelict version of virtuosity.
—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertone
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There was also the biblical overtone to Peter, Paul and Mary.
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Powdered pearl blonde Think about the color of pearls, with their base cream shade and shimmering gray overtone.
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Test your knowledge of cruise controversies, wedding whispers and more in this week's American Culture Quiz.
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Sleep in peace with this tower fan, which is whisper-quiet at 25 decibels.
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These include rolled or folded leaf blades, a dark or blue tinge to the foliage, or lingering footprints after walking on the lawn.
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In this stingray photo, the sand and gravel appear more distinct and defined in the high-resolution shot—even the blue spots look a tinge punchier.
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The latest celebs to fall prey to the romance rumor mill?
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Mitchell joins a Celtics position group headlined by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, though the latter is the subject of trade rumors after he was floated in a potential swap for Giannis Antetokounmpo (whom the Miami Heat ultimately acquired).
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April 20 – May 20 Taurus, your presence sets the tone today.
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Sandlin setting the tone was huge.
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While warm, earthy walls create a harmonious look, cooler hues, such as soft blues and grays, add a refreshing contrast.
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Researchers recently visualized a set of images across a spectrum of red, white, and blue hues compiled by the Chandra X-ray Observatory as well as the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
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This now-$13 skin tint has an extensive fan base, including Martha Stewart, Bella Hadid, and Eva Longoria.
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Participants will learn how to use pastel tints and expressive doodles to design ocean waves, seashells, coral, seaweed, and coastal plants.
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“Undertone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertone. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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