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Recent Examples of undertone
The Breadwinner leaves behind Universal’s feature take of the Colleen Hoover novel Reminders of Him on that date as well as A24’s undertone among the notable wide entries.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 Feb. 2026
Bolt is available in Ultramarine, a sulfur-bottom dye that creates an underwater undertone, giving the blue a distinctive depth that Finkler said aligns perfectly with current color trends.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
The result is a rich, iridescent bronze with a slight purple undertone—the perfect way to winterize a traditionally summery shade.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 15 Jan. 2026
But now, without its beloved owner, an undertone of lifelessness lingers.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 Feb. 2026
Bolt is available in Ultramarine, a sulfur-bottom dye that creates an underwater undertone, giving the blue a distinctive depth that Finkler said aligns perfectly with current color trends.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
The result is a rich, iridescent bronze with a slight purple undertone—the perfect way to winterize a traditionally summery shade.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 15 Jan. 2026
But now, without its beloved owner, an undertone of lifelessness lingers.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertone
Noun
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The body mist has a very green overtone that cuts through daily doldrums with a crispness others notice, becoming impressive, not overbearing.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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That psychedelic wash of overtone-rich sound that ripples through the chorus of Donovan’s 1968 hit?—
Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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Katie Von Schleicher, another quietly hypnotic singer-songwriter, lends some light synth and background vocals to West’s compositions, while Nate Mendelsohn blows breath into some single, whisper-quiet saxophone lines.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
3 Mar. 2026
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For the past six months, whispers of a federal investigation echoed inside and around City Hall, the 29-story skyscraper in downtown Kansas City.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
3 Mar. 2026
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Some red light does indirectly reach it after passing through Earth’s atmosphere; this is what gives our lunar neighbor that surreal saffron tinge.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
1 Mar. 2026
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Intentional or not, the episode and the ensuing controversy take on the tinge of rage bait, of bears profitably poked.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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Multiple students cited concerns of rumors of rising crime in Austin or West Campus.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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In this one, the death of a young woman ends up dividing its citizens, stoking rumors and accusations.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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With Chiron in your sign, poking your sore spots, some effort may be required to keep the tone light-hearted.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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Her hair was in the much deeper, golden tone that she’s been sporting of recent.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2026
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As with Roberts, Lawrence's mane is a luminous oat-y hue that is at once easy and aspirational.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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Made with a crunchy corn base and flavored with cheddar cheese powder, garlic powder, and chili pepper, the snacks get their signature red-hot hue from a blend of paprika, vegetable juice, and turmeric.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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During the lunar eclipse, the moon will pass through Earth’s shadow, casting a bloody tint on the moon’s surface.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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This new skin-tint-meets-balm from IT Cosmetics has quickly become a staple in my routine, especially as a woman inching closer to her 40s.—
Sara Tan,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Undertone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertone. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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