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Recent Examples of undertone
Expect ripe red fruit on the nose, followed by caramel, spice, and a floral undertone that lingers on the finish.
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Emily Price, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
But the designation comes with a political undertone.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Yet there’s a sinister undertone to these playful visuals.
—Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
Similar to the way Ryan Coogler’s Sinners uses blues and gospel, Rivals of Amziah King has this sublime undertone of bluegrass.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2025
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Emily Price, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
But the designation comes with a political undertone.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Yet there’s a sinister undertone to these playful visuals.
—Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
Similar to the way Ryan Coogler’s Sinners uses blues and gospel, Rivals of Amziah King has this sublime undertone of bluegrass.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertone
Noun
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Ask yourself, what data did the AI maker choose to use when data training the AI, and how much of it was infused with emotional overtones?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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This exciting, elegant alternative pop track with soulful overtones features the intense sound of the saxophone and sensual, provocative lyrics centered on love and intimate relationships, very much in the style of Roberta Flack.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The result was a ghostly, otherworldly sound that could shift from whispers to booming calls depending on the breath.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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The results cast doubt on whether the plumes truly carry whispers of alien life, or merely echoes of lifeless chemistry on the frozen shell.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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McKenzie was preparing to watch Buffalo’s game Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens with a tinge of envy.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Morrow tells me, with a tinge of regret, that aftermarket glass is so cheap that most of the glass on a car just gets pulverized, instead of being taken off for a second life.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
4 Sep. 2025
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While vocal over the years about his aversion to sell, take on a business partner or publicly list the company, rumors about Armani contemplating forming a foundation first emerged in 2012.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kirk's murder has become another flashpoint in which foreign actors can amplify rumors, deepen polarization, and challenge Americans' confidence in their institutions.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The night serum visibly smooths wrinkles, reduces fine lines, and soothes the appearance of dark circles and uneven skin tone.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Among the 35 hues are trendy cool tones, conventional nudes, vibrant reds, and bold, creative colors like magenta and blackish-purple.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Atelier Ndigo by Waina Chancy offered up an exuberant collection led by hues such as cherry red and deep blue.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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The volume and the stopper must be right, but the tone, cut, or hue can differ.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The sharp-yet-flexible points and buildable tint leave behind a trio of micro-fine strokes that, when brushed along your arches, blend seamlessly with your natural hairs.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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But in most other cases, Apple seems happy to take older icons and automatically modify them to match Tahoe's theming rather than letting old, non-updated icons stick out as all the other icons on your system change their colors and tints.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Undertone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertone. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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