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Recent Examples of undertone
Choosing the right hue for your undertone ensures your liner enhances rather than competes with the rest of your look.
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Sarah Felbin, Allure, 30 Mar. 2026
But that message carries a weird, even depressing undertone.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
The weekend box office hopes to hold it together after the successful launch of Pixar’s Hoppers, with Universal delivering the third feature take of a Colleen Hoover novel to the screen in Reminders of Him, and A24 hoping for one of its indie horror pics, undertone, to overperform.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
The smoky undertone of Marmite contrasts nicely against the fresh spring vegetables in this version, with parmesan cheese adding a final comforting touch.
—Kristen Hartke, Saveur, 12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for undertone
Sarah Felbin, Allure, 30 Mar. 2026
But that message carries a weird, even depressing undertone.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
The weekend box office hopes to hold it together after the successful launch of Pixar’s Hoppers, with Universal delivering the third feature take of a Colleen Hoover novel to the screen in Reminders of Him, and A24 hoping for one of its indie horror pics, undertone, to overperform.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
The smoky undertone of Marmite contrasts nicely against the fresh spring vegetables in this version, with parmesan cheese adding a final comforting touch.
—Kristen Hartke, Saveur, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertone
Noun
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Red, white and blue and Venezuela’s yellow, blue and red filled the stadium -- as did the political overtones the WBC could not ignore.—
Greg Cote
Updated March 17,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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There’s a definite overtone of the Coen brothers in the way Jorma Taccone works.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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With further study, Fukasawa’s team hopes to match specific electric signals to corresponding activity within mushroom whisper networks.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
1 Apr. 2026
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Behind every trauma and calamity, whether personal or global, whispers of Jewish machination can be heard by those already listening for them.—
Mike Rothschild,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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This deep cool brown gets a metallic tinge from bronze brown balayage, making the tresses look super shiny and rich.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Without proper attention, a carafe will take on a brown tinge, and limescale buildup will eventually reduce the machine's efficiency, leading to bitter-tasting coffee and other malfunctions.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
16 Mar. 2026
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Most rumors point to a Rhode Island ceremony Saturday, June 13, though nothing's been confirmed.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2026
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They're dressed differently each year — alternately wearing a Christmas sweater or clutching a Georgia peach ice cream sandwich — and officials haven't confirmed or denied rumors this might be their last year on the shelves.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
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Romvari herself grew up on an island in British Columbia, and the natural landscape plays a significant role in her movie’s textures and tones.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The younger journalist brings a softer tone to his reports.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to the religious hostilities that burst open in the late sixteenth century, the prevailing hue is blood.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Canyon View Trail and Camp Ohlone Road provide excellent wildflower-spotting opportunities, carpeted at times in hues of yellow and gold.—
Alissa Greenberg,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The cooling applicator feels oh-so-soothing and the primer’s slight tint adds an additional brightening effect around my eyes.—
Cathy Nelson,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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The powder in this puff is extremely fine (almost like baking powder) and has a subtle peachy-pink tint before blending out.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Undertone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertone. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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