UNDERTONE Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

undertone

noun

Definition of undertone

as in overtone

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Dissimilar Words

achromatism

as in whisper

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Recent Examples of undertone Available in a highly pigmented range of 12 shades that pair well with every skin tone and undertone, the product provides a dewy, vibrant finish. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026 In this novel Amis is as unflappable as ever, and his dry humour and the dark undertone of the novel are exactly my taste. — Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026 Every room already has features that are there to stay, and a new flooring shouldn't being in yet another undertone. — Jason Rueger, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 The film carries a psychosexual undertone and touches on depression, identity and faith. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undertone

Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertone

Noun

There was also the biblical overtone to Peter, Paul and Mary.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026
Rittenhouse was also 17 at the time, and claimed self defense in a case with strong racial and political overtones that also spurred large, controversial online fundraising campaigns.

— Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 15 June 2026

Definition of overtone

Noun

At a time when so much contemporary art jockeys to be spectacular, Op de Beeck’s whispers, both commanding and requiring your attention.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
In a fitting homage, the whiskey's whisper of a smoky, campfire-like finish sets it apart among Kentucky's expansive bourbon scene.

— Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of whisper

Noun

With the help of Nollet, Anderson’s hair was blown and teased away from her forehead, with tinges of pink poking through.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
There’s a tinge of humor, too, in Zumthor’s stubbornness when designing someone’s home, as the conceptual clashes with the preferential.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of tinge

Noun

With local cops, plagued by rumors of departmental misdeeds, looking for a peaceful solution and federal authorities contemplating extreme action, the situation escalates.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026
The growing fear in the community and rumors of undercover ICE agents in churches and church parking lots in other areas of the country has lead pastors to make major changes to their programming.

— Lauren Costantino September 19, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of rumor

Noun

Rooms The resort's 364 resort-facing guest rooms, including 16 suites, are clean, airy, and contemporary, with white and cream tones and hard-surface floors.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
A couple of substitutes helped change the tone in the second half.

— Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of tone

Noun

The hues throughout the rooms are modern and warm, with touches of blues and greens that mirror the color of the city’s lake, mountains, and church rooftops.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
Available in several pastel hues and patterns, these high-vamp canvas sneaks look ultracomfy and flattering.

— Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of hue

Noun

That’s why this skin tint, which has hydrating squalane along with brightening vitamin C and SPF for sun protection made my list.

— Jacqueline Tempera, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
The pink tint of the guano reveals the balance of krill and fish in the penguins’ diet, allowing scientists to monitor the remote colonies and observe how the decline of Antarctic sea ice is altering the region’s food web.

— J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026