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Recent Examples of undertone
Its blend of grapefruit, lemon, and orange packs a zesty punch, while the jasmine base note adds a delicate, soft undertone.
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Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
The tone of the FDA's message, Chaccour says, carried with it a contemptuous and toxic undertone, which only helped to escalate the political tensions around ivermectin that continue to this day.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
Spring falls squarely within the warm undertone family, defined by clarity, freshness, and light.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
Still, there’s an undertone of legitimacy, built by the generations who have taken care of the ranch and its surrounding land.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2026
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Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
The tone of the FDA's message, Chaccour says, carried with it a contemptuous and toxic undertone, which only helped to escalate the political tensions around ivermectin that continue to this day.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
Spring falls squarely within the warm undertone family, defined by clarity, freshness, and light.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
Still, there’s an undertone of legitimacy, built by the generations who have taken care of the ranch and its surrounding land.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertone
Noun
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There’s a definite overtone of the Coen brothers in the way Jorma Taccone works.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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This deciduous, semi-dwarf tree features forest green leaves that turn yellow in the fall, producing showy clusters of white flowers with a pink overtone in the spring.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
11 Mar. 2026
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The leather was supple, the finishes clean, and the zipper for the bottom compartment glided without so much as a whisper of a snag.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Addie leaned in with a whisper.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Without proper attention, a carafe will take on a brown tinge, and limescale buildup will eventually reduce the machine's efficiency, leading to bitter-tasting coffee and other malfunctions.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
16 Mar. 2026
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With white walls, a dark subway-tile floor, and just a light smattering of furniture, the cavernous space feels a tinge stark.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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The tour will see Toliver crisscross North America, though rumors of a future European leg also abound.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
19 Mar. 2026
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And needless to say, there is some credence to the rumor, given Wheatley and Newey’s long and successful working relationship at Red Bull, where Wheatley served as sporting director and made a significant contribution to the team’s success.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
19 Mar. 2026
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The formula also includes niacinamide, a multitasking ingredient that brightens uneven tone, refines the look of pores, and supports the skin barrier.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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Living rooms welcome the ambient tones of squeaking sneakers and droning cheer squads.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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However, unlike Albers, who painted directly from the tube, Aram mixes his colors to match the key hues in the plates.—
Julian Stern,
Artforum,
24 Mar. 2026
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The cave’s kaleidoscopic colors come from the contrast of the rocks’ hues and those of the various lichens and algae that cover them.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Even her car is equipped with a dark window tint.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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The best Korean lip tints are—and have been—at the top of their game, and as a beauty editor who almost exclusively wears them, this story practically writes itself.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Undertone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertone. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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