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Recent Examples of undertone
Light and lively: grapefruit and tropical fruit-inflected, a tinge of southern France herbal undertone.
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Lana Bortolot, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Black Phone 2 with Maddy is such a dark story with such a dark undertone, and getting to do that with her was amazing.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025
Does the brand offer a wide shade range inclusive of consumers with all skin tones and undertones?
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 4 June 2025
Medvedev is known for his sarcastic and at times biting humor on social media, often with dark undertones.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Lana Bortolot, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Black Phone 2 with Maddy is such a dark story with such a dark undertone, and getting to do that with her was amazing.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025
Does the brand offer a wide shade range inclusive of consumers with all skin tones and undertones?
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 4 June 2025
Medvedev is known for his sarcastic and at times biting humor on social media, often with dark undertones.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertone
Noun
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Israel and Trump Shattered Their Hopes | Opinion The Walczak pardon, with its financial quid-pro-quo overtones, is on par with the Rich debacle.—
Christopher Hale,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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That’s when Jones used a word that sometimes has homophobic overtones, Platt said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2025
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Every new headline—whether a cease-fire whisper or another drone strike—moves Brent and insurance quotes long before drilling rigs or pipelines can respond.—
Guney Yildiz,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Jane spoke barely above a whisper to an attentive jury throughout her afternoon testimony.—
Larry Neumeister,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 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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This 100% Chenin from Minus Tide, made from old-vine grapes, offers a tinge of honey on the nose with wild and savory herbs in the undertow.—
Lana Bortolot,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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People have long speculated that the lottery was rigged for the big-market Knicks despite attempts from the NBA to shut down the rumors.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
25 June 2025
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The couple first sparked dating rumors after they were spotted together in New York City and Miami in February 2025, per TMZ.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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Glassy is the key word, of course, suggesting that the new tone has been retooled to fit with the Liquid Glass design of Apple’s new software.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Combined with earthy or neutral tones like mocha mousse, sand, or light gray, these capri jeans become the ideal base for elegant and effortless summer looks.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
21 June 2025
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Bugleweed spreads quickly by stolon to form a compact mat of lush foliage in green, purple, or ruby hues.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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Victoria Beckham’s kajal eyeliner—whether in a bronze, cobalt, or bordeaux hues—plush a wash of Tom Ford’s silky eyeshadow quad will add a bit of flair to les yeux.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 June 2025
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In kinder weather, there's a UV coating and optional ceramic tint, plus a ventilation fan that could help keep things cool on a hot day.—
Paul Ridden
June 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2025
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The Uniform™ Tinted Mineral SPF 45 by Merit rolls out: A mineral sunscreen that provides broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection and a sheer tint, this new product from Merit blends easily and comes in a host of shades.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Undertone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertone. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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