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 Alternatively, light, muted blue paint colors with gray undertones are also super on-trend right now. — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 21 June 2026 That was the tenor in the crowd, curiosity combined with UFC fandom with a political undertone to it all, fueled by $12 Bud Lights. — Oskar Garcia, New York Times, 15 June 2026 With its reddish-brown undertone and reputation for being low-maintenance, this look is a no-brainer for the summer months. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 June 2026 And then this undertone track comes in. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 June 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

More artwork with the Delizia al Limona, sponge cake soaked in limoncello with lemon cream and a whisper-thin, bright yellow lemon fondant.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Absolutely’s groundedness can, in part, be credited to the journey of creating her second studio album, Paracosm, a dark-leaning, 13-track record that features self-examining lyrics and dynamic vocals, ranging from airy whispers to soaring belts.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026

Definition of whisper

Noun

Langley’s easy-listening voice, with just a tinge of husk and a distinctive Southern twang, has earned her a broad fan base, said Melinda Newman, Billboard’s executive editor for West Coast and Nashville.

— Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 29 July 2026
Unhealthy air quality, heat pummels New York City Skies in the city held a gloomy yellow tinge on Thursday morning as Canadian wildfires burned, causing unhealthy air quality in multiple regions of the United States.

— Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 16 July 2026

Definition of tinge

Noun

Unless fans have been glued to every MCU rumor, Gosling’s introduction from Horowitz didn’t track well on stage.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 July 2026
Last February, Nyong’o spoke on Entertainment Weekly’s The Awardist about rumors that Marvel was considering recasting Boseman’s part in the wake of the Wakanda Forever reveal.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 July 2026

Definition of rumor

Noun

Mead’s suggested alternative is to use these darker tones more sparingly through statement lighting, natural stone, or island paint colors.

— Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 26 July 2026
Remembering and even naming that common goal can change the entire tone and course of the negotiation.

— Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of tone

Noun

That brighter hue can be spotted in the lacquered hour and minute hands as well as the central chronograph’s seconds hand and the date disc, while white comes into play on the dial and the minutes track.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 July 2026
That's followed just two weeks later with a spectacular lunar eclipse that sees the moon fall deep into our planet's shadow, painting it a rusty-orange hue, weather permitting.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of hue

Noun

Turay’s glassy guitar licks have a Metheny-ish tint to them, while Bemis opts to ride quick, slinky rhythms rather than abusing his crash cymbal.

— Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026
Raffles Hotel Le Royal is one such place, where, with a tint of the Wes Anderson, your weighty key is taken and placed in the pigeon holes of the past.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026