undertone

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Recent Examples of undertone Precisely for this reason, what is particularly important is the undertone of the brown lipstick, which can be pinkish or orange to create a continuum with the complexion, avoiding creating disharmonious contrasts. Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2025 While the majority of commentary online seemed to take Thug’s move as a misstep, there’s an undertone to the cover that at once acknowledges the current moment’s eerie push toward white nationalism while skewering the concept on its face. Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025 Even Clove, with its bronze undertone, finds a way to make black shine a little bit brighter. Tim Nelson, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025 Most exemplary fragrance houses feature a distinctive undertone that is present in many of their scents. Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for undertone
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Noun
  • The project also carried quasi-ritualistic overtones in his cutting pieces of the truck, which were later presented as sculptures.
    Antonio Sergio Bessa, Curbed, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The framework also carries uncomfortable racial overtones: darker-skinned peoples are said to have more archaic, less structured mythologies.
    Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Just a shot of the spirit was enough to lend a whisper of warm, caramel-like flavor that plays nicely with the warm baking spices and molasses.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
  • Jane uses her wit to survive under Henry VIII’s reign, an era where one wrong move, including the faintest whisper of gossip, may be the end of you.
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The mocha was cloying, the caramel not salty enough, and both had an all-too-present tinge of monk fruit.
    Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The reddish tinge elevates almost any other tones it's paired with, from browns and beiges to a high contrast blue.
    Nuria Luis, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Perry and Trudeau first sparked romance rumors over the summer, when they were spotted on a date in Montreal, Canada.
    Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Herbert has been rumored to be in a relationship with singer Madison Beer, and the couple seemingly confirmed those rumors after appearing cozy courtside during an NBA game on Thursday.
    Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • With a more silver-forward tone than the other evergreen-heavy garlands on this list, Pottery Barn’s faux juniper option is sure to provide a welcome contrast from the rest of your holiday decor.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
  • The neutral tones and organic elements of the hotel’s 349 rooms and suites soothe the spirit and mirror the otherworldly atmosphere of the Riviera Maya.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Channeling pumpkin hues, the host transported to 1983 in a coordinated orange suit, as well as a thick, lampshade mustache.
    Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The bold cherry hue of this bean bag will bring some game-room energy to any space in your home.
    Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The silky, lightweight formula melts right in and leaves behind a natural, glowy tint that evens things out without feeling heavy or greasy.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The launch comes after Xiaomi last summer started selling smart glasses in China that let users tap the frame to change the lens tint.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025

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“Undertone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertone. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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