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 The crisp exterior and savory undertone are hard to replicate with vegetable oil, and anyone who tries a side-by-side notices immediately. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026 Liuxia 1129 sits in Hangzhou, where the Song Dynasty is part of the city’s cultural undertone. — Li Jun, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 How to Determine Your Skin Undertone There are a couple of ways to figure out what your undertone is on your own. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026 Dunn-Edwards just announced its 2027 Color of the Year—French Press Coffee—a deep, nuanced brown softened by a subtle plum undertone that embodies the rich character of roasted coffee. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 Oct. 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

There are whispers of a speakeasy opening downstairs in the coming months, which gives the restaurant extra potential to become a go-to dinner spot that seamlessly transitions into a night out.

— Ali Domrongchai, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
There’s an initial burst of salt and crunch, then a rolling thunder of jerk spice, spiked with the vibrant, herbal freshness of Caribbean green seasoning and a whisper of cinnamon and nutmeg.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of whisper

Noun

All voting is a sort of gaming, like checkers or backgammon, with a slight moral tinge to it, a playing with right and wrong, with moral questions; and betting naturally accompanies it.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Exactly two hours of solid Nashville songcraft, well-performed… in a vein where actual, definable country sounds predominate, but with just enough pop tinge to go down easy with the west coast palate… What is wrong with this picture?

— Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of tinge

Noun

While rumors in Haiti persist that the men may have been beheaded by the gangs, Bukele described them as being taken hostage.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
In the downtown community, there had been rumors of a reopening over the years, but that seemed less likely as time went on.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of rumor

Noun

As temperatures rise during hard driving, the material develops a beautiful blue tint, turning the exhaust into a visual centrepiece.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026
Each shade applies like a creamy balm with a semi-sheer tint for a natural finish, but is easily buildable for stronger pigment and more intense shine.

— Tasha Nicole Smith, Allure, 2 Nov. 2026