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Recent Examples of undertone
Expect ripe red fruit on the nose, followed by caramel, spice, and a floral undertone that lingers on the finish.
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Emily Price, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
But the designation comes with a political undertone.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Yet there’s a sinister undertone to these playful visuals.
—Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
Similar to the way Ryan Coogler’s Sinners uses blues and gospel, Rivals of Amziah King has this sublime undertone of bluegrass.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2025
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Emily Price, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
But the designation comes with a political undertone.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Yet there’s a sinister undertone to these playful visuals.
—Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
Similar to the way Ryan Coogler’s Sinners uses blues and gospel, Rivals of Amziah King has this sublime undertone of bluegrass.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertone
Noun
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Ask yourself, what data did the AI maker choose to use when data training the AI, and how much of it was infused with emotional overtones?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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This exciting, elegant alternative pop track with soulful overtones features the intense sound of the saxophone and sensual, provocative lyrics centered on love and intimate relationships, very much in the style of Roberta Flack.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
25 July 2025
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Davis remembers hearing the whispers of concern.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Well, the test screening whisper network has said glowing things about it so far.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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And all those experiences arguably contain a tinge of valence, a dose, however small, of positive or negative feeling, which may nudge us to behave in certain ways.—
Anil Seth,
Big Think,
20 Aug. 2025
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Known for his relentless positivity, infectious laughter and eloquent speeches – in both English and Spanish – about unlocking the secrets of the Afro-Caribbean tinge, Palmieri was the last of the salsa giants from the genre’s golden era.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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One current rumor is that Reilly may walk out of the jury house altogether, which would add another dramatic complication to the season.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Presley responded to rumors of her dispute with her granddaughter in August 2023.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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Similar to the leadoff batter beginning with a home run in baseball, the senior setter/right-side hitter believes that an ace sets a certain tone in volleyball.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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The color scheme of soft moss greens, neutral tones, muted blues, rusts, and ochres speaks to the surrounding landscape.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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In their place were mostly blank walls and eggshell hues.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The strands boast a medley of maple leaves, pumpkins, and pinecones in earthy hues that add a pop of color to a mantel without looking over the top.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Its outer leaves are delicate, shiny, and have a brownish-red tint, which adds to its appeal.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
3 Sep. 2025
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The 1990s has long been a reference in beauty, especially now with skincare-first products—like skin tints and artistry masks—replacing heavy foundation and contour.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Undertone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertone. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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