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Recent Examples of undertone
With more than 16 million American troops serving in the military during World War II, the circus—carrying strong patriotic undertones—emerged as a distraction and morale booster.
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Jordan Friedman, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2025
Neutral undertones are balanced enough to work with just about any highlighter.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
If a warm tone appeals to you, Sherwin-Williams Shoji White is softened with a slight red undertone.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025
Chicago house pioneer Vince Lawrence recalls witnessing Disco Demolition Night as a teenager, and later recognizing the racist undertones of the infamous incident, in a new clip from the fascinating documentary, Move Ya Body: The Birth of House, premiering on Rolling Stone.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025
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Jordan Friedman, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 July 2025
Neutral undertones are balanced enough to work with just about any highlighter.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
If a warm tone appeals to you, Sherwin-Williams Shoji White is softened with a slight red undertone.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025
Chicago house pioneer Vince Lawrence recalls witnessing Disco Demolition Night as a teenager, and later recognizing the racist undertones of the infamous incident, in a new clip from the fascinating documentary, Move Ya Body: The Birth of House, premiering on Rolling Stone.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertone
Noun
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Cena skillfully avoids playing him with any real-life political overtones.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2025
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And this blockbuster succeeded in taking a nifty sci-fi fairy tale with Arthurian overtones and creating something magnificent and unforgettable.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
Noun
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The whispers grow louder as the beeping becomes more frequent until finally, the alarm sounds.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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On LinkedIn, whispers of stealth layoffs and hiring freezes are growing louder.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Her new record, which dropped April 18, is a 14-track collection of alternative, dark-pop with tinges of hip-hop and electronic music.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Classical composers such as Dmitri Shostakovich and Sergei Rachmaninoff had this dark quality with a tinge of beauty to them.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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However, the Friends actress might have slammed the door on those rumors.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
19 July 2025
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Whether its an album, radio single, memoir or just a joint performance, though, remains, like the best Fleetwood Mac projects, a rumor.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Following Trump’s Saturday release of letters to Mexico and the European Union, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sought to strike a diplomatic tone.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
15 July 2025
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In footage captured by concert-goers on July 9, Wonder is heard speaking in a light-hearted tone.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Inspired by the gorgeous sunset hues, REFY’s new launch sees the Topaz shade in the brand’s bestselling Gloss Highlighter now entering the lip gloss range, creating that dewy, light-reflecting and radiant summer-ready look with perfectly balanced pigments.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Bright hues are not banned for family members, but nude colors are often seen as a more practical choice for royal engagements.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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The Nectar Lip Oils come in six ultra-glossy shades, including two — Strawberry Vanilla and Pink Watermelon — that adjust with your skin’s pH to create a custom tint.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
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From using the pigment as a cheek tint to mixing the color into moisturizers, the cream texture has been the foundation of Danessa Myricks Beauty since the beginning.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
11 July 2025
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“Undertone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertone. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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