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Recent Examples of undertone
Foundation Rock also highlights her relationship with other protective deities, consistently linking her power to myths and the spiritual undertone of water.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
Simply find your wood's undertone on the wheel and look across for its opposite.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
But the undertone is still comedy.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
When roasted, the flesh becomes tender and caramelized, with a sweetness that’s almost dessert-like, balanced by a slightly nutty, earthy undertone.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
Simply find your wood's undertone on the wheel and look across for its opposite.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
But the undertone is still comedy.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
When roasted, the flesh becomes tender and caramelized, with a sweetness that’s almost dessert-like, balanced by a slightly nutty, earthy undertone.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertone
Noun
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Dimension 3: Deterrence Perception vs. Deterrence Reality Pakistan brings something few countries can sell at scale: the perception of hard security capability—including nuclear overtones that exist in regional minds even when absent from treaty text.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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An epic with supernatural and epigenetic overtones, this debut novel looks like a feast of a story.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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Instead, the rapid growth of submissions on this new forum suggests that, for some, whisper networks still remain the safest means of being heard.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Sub a V-neck sweater for a sheer, whisper-thin knit, and wear the jacket open, nonchalantly buttoned, or wrapped around the waist.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2026
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Some of that is being blurted with excitement, probably, and some with more than a tinge of regret.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Jan. 2026
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Anderson’s bleached hair was blown and teased away from her forehead, with tinges of pink poking through.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
12 Jan. 2026
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There were rumors that the Plato system would soon be installed, and then drivers would have to pay not only the truck dispatcher but also the government.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Nearly a year before Kim debunked the rumors, Cheban rejected the claims during a March 2025 interview with Us Weekly, sharing sentiments similar to Kim’s about their differing lifestyles.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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The system adapts to tone and intent without forcing app switching or blank-page starts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Scott says these tones work beautifully across both flooring and wall surfaces, and create seamless, layered interiors that feel grounded and connected to nature.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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So go ahead and feel free to collect those mementos from your travels and paint your living room your favorite non-neutral hue.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
21 Jan. 2026
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This multi-function coffee table is the perfect solution and comes in four wooden hues to fit in with your decor.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026
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Think pale hues with a sober gray tint or tranquil neutrals.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Screen size and distance can be adjusted with a few button presses, and the electrochromic tint can be changed instantly.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Undertone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertone. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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