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Recent Examples of undertone
There's also a deep caramel undertone and vanilla, cinnamon, and oak notes.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Born on TikTok, this is an ideal choice for fall/winter thanks to its cool undertones; deep berry hues offer a hint of blue that adds a head-turning pop to any autumnal beauty look.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Not all off-white paint colors are alike—some have warm undertones and lean more toward taupe or even pink when paired with white trim, while others have green and gray undertones and pair well with a cool color palette.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
Even Benjamin Moore’s 2025 Color of the Year, Cinnamon Slate 2113-40 has velvety brown undertones while bringing in a hint of purple.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Born on TikTok, this is an ideal choice for fall/winter thanks to its cool undertones; deep berry hues offer a hint of blue that adds a head-turning pop to any autumnal beauty look.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Not all off-white paint colors are alike—some have warm undertones and lean more toward taupe or even pink when paired with white trim, while others have green and gray undertones and pair well with a cool color palette.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
Even Benjamin Moore’s 2025 Color of the Year, Cinnamon Slate 2113-40 has velvety brown undertones while bringing in a hint of purple.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertone
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Ulrich did not realize that the film had comedic overtones and went deep into his role, researching famous teen killers like Leopold and Loeb and the Menendez brothers.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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The result was something closer to traditional rock, with Seventies arena overtones and hints of glam, once again a departure from King Gizzard’s past albums while sounding very much like themselves.Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2024
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In a glancing sense, for me, there are whispers of the Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman musical Follies in The Last Showgirl.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 Nov. 2024
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The Kimberley is a truly wild place, where human history is merely a whisper over millennia.Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
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Beckham says that with a tone of acceptance, but also a tinge of regret.Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Police accepted the loss with grace — and just a tinge of lighthearted defeat.Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 15 Nov. 2024
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One of the teams that continues to find itself in the middle of all the trade rumors, for good reason, is the St. Louis Cardinals.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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For those suggesting that the network could no longer afford to pay their high-profile cast, a second source denied those rumors, telling PEOPLE that Bravo decided on a reboot before salary negotiations even began.Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Mainardi says that the secret to balancing contemporary design with traditional chalet style is selecting materials that harmonize with the rustic materials and avoiding overly white or bright tones.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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That means voters have a chance to voice the artistic community’s response to his political resurrection — or at least set a tone.Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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Farrow & Ball’s Cooking Apple Green on the walls complements the floors, which are painted in the company’s warm Picture Gallery Red—a popular hue for subterranean floors of the home’s era.David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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And now the ferocious muscle car, which is finished in the marque’s trademark orange hue and signed by team driver Lando Norris, is up for auction on eBay.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
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The balm has a beautiful tint but won’t feel heavy or cakey on your lips.Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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Designed to revive brassy blonde hair with coolness and shine, the shampoo gets its blue tint from jagua fruit extract.Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Undertone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertone. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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