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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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Hamilton described his version as landing somewhere between Senegalese and Ghanaian, cooked in a slurry of roasted red peppers, tomatoes and onions, delicately spiced and with a whisper of smoke.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The pre- and postnatal massages at Red Moon Wellness in Park Slope are a staple in the Brooklyn-mom whisper network.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was mentioned in trade rumors earlier this week, as well.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Formula 1 races in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain were canceled and rumors swirled around whether future WWE events could be held in the kingdom.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
23 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
Noun
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Inspired by three new Chessmen flavors — Salted Caramel, Cinnamon Sugar and Brown Butter Pecan — the board reflects a color palette of rich caramel and brown butter hues, while also incorporating a hidden compartment in the base that’s perfect for storing cookies.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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And with a whopping 16 shades to choose from, there’s a hue for any skin tone—or occasion.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 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 25 Apr. 2026.
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