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Recent Examples of undertone
Precisely for this reason, what is particularly important is the undertone of the brown lipstick, which can be pinkish or orange to create a continuum with the complexion, avoiding creating disharmonious contrasts.
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Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2025
While the majority of commentary online seemed to take Thug’s move as a misstep, there’s an undertone to the cover that at once acknowledges the current moment’s eerie push toward white nationalism while skewering the concept on its face.
—Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
Even Clove, with its bronze undertone, finds a way to make black shine a little bit brighter.
—Tim Nelson, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025
Most exemplary fragrance houses feature a distinctive undertone that is present in many of their scents.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
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Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2025
While the majority of commentary online seemed to take Thug’s move as a misstep, there’s an undertone to the cover that at once acknowledges the current moment’s eerie push toward white nationalism while skewering the concept on its face.
—Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
Even Clove, with its bronze undertone, finds a way to make black shine a little bit brighter.
—Tim Nelson, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025
Most exemplary fragrance houses feature a distinctive undertone that is present in many of their scents.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertone
Noun
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What happens from there is best left for unspoiled viewers to discover, but suffice it to say the sinister overtones become almost unbearable.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Oct. 2025
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The project also carried quasi-ritualistic overtones in his cutting pieces of the truck, which were later presented as sculptures.—
Antonio Sergio Bessa,
Curbed,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Every offseason, the whispers of PGA Tour stars defecting to LIV Golf swirl like clockwork.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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This could trigger everything from whispers and misunderstandings to grudges that resurface in the group chat.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Baker grew up in Atchison, Kansas, and was a standout softball player, Matthews said, with a tinge of pride.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
4 Nov. 2025
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And those are some tentpole moments that will always have a tinge of sadness no matter what.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There is a rumor that GameDay guest picker, ex-Tech QB Patrick Mahomes, will bring a friend with him to the game.—
Mac Engel
November 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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There were rumors that running back Jerome Ford, who has fallen down their depth chart, could be moved, and the Los Angeles Chargers were one team that was thought to be an appropriate destination for him.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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The metallic red and green hues deliver that classic Christmas feel, while the rose gold and gold tones add a bit of sparkle to your daily hydration, and can only be found at Target.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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Prescott was troubled by the significant differences in tone, headlines and emphasis when covering the war, and condemned the BBC for allegedly misreporting the proportion of Palestinian women and children killed by Israeli military actions.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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Its design blends sculpted carbon fiber with crimson hues, creating a visual symphony that feels alive even at rest.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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The house’s signature elegance has been woven into the styles, too, with the quartet showcasing classic silhouettes, subtle hues, and timeless materials that create a quiet luxury feel.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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The brand’s $27 hybrid skin tint/foundation stick, too, has become a top seller.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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The silky, lightweight formula melts right in and leaves behind a natural, glowy tint that evens things out without feeling heavy or greasy.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Undertone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertone. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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