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Recent Examples of undertone
Most exemplary fragrance houses feature a distinctive undertone that is present in many of their scents.
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
Fallon is known for being late night’s most lighthearted personality, but still, there was an unmistakable undertone of avoidance in his performance on Thursday.
—Judy Berman, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
This is a rich, almost chewy, Old Fashioned variation where the salinity of the beef fat meets the sweetness of the maple syrup and subtle chocolate undertone.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
When Caroline was brought on to tackle the overhaul, the homeowners’ wish was for a cozier kitchen with an English undertone.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
Fallon is known for being late night’s most lighthearted personality, but still, there was an unmistakable undertone of avoidance in his performance on Thursday.
—Judy Berman, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
This is a rich, almost chewy, Old Fashioned variation where the salinity of the beef fat meets the sweetness of the maple syrup and subtle chocolate undertone.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
When Caroline was brought on to tackle the overhaul, the homeowners’ wish was for a cozier kitchen with an English undertone.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertone
Noun
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There is no religious overtone.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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As streamers have shown reluctance to take on films with even mild political overtones and traditional theatrical exhibitors shy away from docs entirely, DIY has become an increasingly popular strategy for producers who want to get their film seen.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While an insider confirmed to Fox News Digital that there have been whispers of another woman, TMZ was first to report that the country star may already be involved with someone else.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Grzeda said the whisper PepsiCo detected in the early 2000s has become a roar, fueled by social media and growing consumer interest in ingredients.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bahraini pearls usually have a reddish tinge, so that red-velvet box al-Mahmood favors tends to enhance their luster.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
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McKenzie was preparing to watch Buffalo’s game Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens with a tinge of envy.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By 2009, Ina Garten's Engagement Roast Chicken entered the chat, and rumor has it that a similar dish may have inspired Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to finally shift from partners to fiancés.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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And then online there was this rumor that started that 'Sally' was about Jake Shane.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One can listen to the laughter suddenly drop away as the tone turns serious — knowing that at any moment violence may break out.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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Pick a shade with less of the pastel Ely mentioned, instead opting for one that is deeper in tone and/or has a touch more warmth.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Macklovich also shifted into a formal all-black tuxedo, and the wedding party donned different hues of pink for the ceremony.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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All visitors are struck by the long colored ribbon extending over a hundred yards throughout the store, drawing them inside to experience all its shimmering hues.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Laundress Whites Detergent really boosts the brightness of everything—and no yellowish tint that often comes from bleaching clothes.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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By adding a glossy tint to bare nails, a rosehip oil manicure shares the same DNA as lip gloss nails and jelly nails.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Undertone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertone. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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