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Recent Examples of undertone
Thyme naturally has a lemony undertone that compliments the fresh lemon in these shortbread cookies perfectly.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
This was an environment filled with adolescent energy and playfulness, but also an undertone of support.
—Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
New colors include Atollo Blue, a fresh interpretation of the brightest shade of indigo with a subtle red cast; Sencha Blue, a vintage hue with a greenish undertone; and Blue Zen, a dark shade that toes the line between heritage and craftsmanship and refined and premium.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
The key is to choose colors that harmonize with the undertone of the skin.
—Andrea Carbajal, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2026
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
This was an environment filled with adolescent energy and playfulness, but also an undertone of support.
—Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
New colors include Atollo Blue, a fresh interpretation of the brightest shade of indigo with a subtle red cast; Sencha Blue, a vintage hue with a greenish undertone; and Blue Zen, a dark shade that toes the line between heritage and craftsmanship and refined and premium.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
The key is to choose colors that harmonize with the undertone of the skin.
—Andrea Carbajal, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertone
Noun
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Powdered pearl blonde Think about the color of pearls, with their base cream shade and shimmering gray overtone.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
10 May 2026
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Red, white and blue and Venezuela’s yellow, blue and red filled the stadium -- as did the political overtones the WBC could not ignore.—
Greg Cote
Updated March 17,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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News reports would later surface that Keenan was negotiating with the Detroit Red Wings during the Rangers’ playoff run, but Olczyk and many of his teammates had already heard whispers.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Grande sings that lyric in a low tone, not quite a whisper, but something just as fragile and out of breath.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2026
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The water had a tinge of mud in it, a sign of spring runoff, explained Bliss.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Stems and leaves take on deep red tinges in the fall.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Midwest Living,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Then, in January, residents heard rumors that a steel barrier was in the works.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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So when rumors began spreading Sunday inside Centre Hospitalier de Fontaine, a family-run hospital inside the slum, that armed gangs were advancing toward the facility, there was only one thing left to do as panic swept through.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Moore tried the exchange a few more times, in different tones—more acidic, more surprised, more chaotic.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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When Mercury meets Uranus, a hidden detail or unexpected confession could shift the whole tone.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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This breezy linen version comes in a dozen vacation-ready hues, but white tends to be the most versatile.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Designed by Milanese firm Dimorestudio, the cabins and suites are inspired by the elegance of 1960s Italy and pair bold hues with sumptuous materials.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
19 May 2026
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These are now made up of lightning-strike-bright micro-LEDs with a cool blue tint.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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Even investing in window treatments or tints can immensely impact improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling systems.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
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“Undertone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertone. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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