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Recent Examples of undertone
When roasted, the flesh becomes tender and caramelized, with a sweetness that’s almost dessert-like, balanced by a slightly nutty, earthy undertone.
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Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
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
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Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertone
Noun
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The color was closer to a beige or even light tan than the muted yellows of the rest of the nogs, similar to the way plain almond milk has an almost gray overtone compared to the bright white of traditional milk.—
Eddie Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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Those of us without earplugs stupidly massaged our jaws, heads tilted, eyelids quivering, listening to overtones through our teeth.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
28 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There have been political whispers in South Windsor since the November election about whether the decision disqualifying Amadasun was part of a Republican ploy to keep Democrats from achieving a council supermajority.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
14 Jan. 2026
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What did Britt Lower whisper to Grande?—
Lindsey Bahr,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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This is partially why, for the first time since his days at the Holiday Inn, Belew felt a tinge of insecurity when called to front a new band with Fripp in 1981.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
11 Jan. 2026
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Cookie cravings, a tinge of melancholy, and the urge to hibernate and fix your life all at once.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Ottawa was in Denver to play Kelly and the Avalanche last week when, shortly before puck drop, the club released a statement from general manager Steve Staios condemning rumors that were spreading like wildfire across the internet about his team.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
16 Jan. 2026
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Tom Brady spoke to People on Wednesday amid rumors of his romance with Alix Earle.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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The system adapts to tone and intent without forcing app switching or blank-page starts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Scott says these tones work beautifully across both flooring and wall surfaces, and create seamless, layered interiors that feel grounded and connected to nature.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Fisoew Oversized Sweatshirt Dress comes in great winter colors like burgundy, black, and navy, which can help bridge the gap between summer brights and darker winter hues.—
Lauren Finney Harden,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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The exceptionally cozy Softstream High-rise Pants are a rare 46 percent off and come in six eye-catching winter hues, while the ultra-packable Dance Studio Mid-rise Joggers are under $50 and feature a two-way stretch for comfort at any angle.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Think pale hues with a sober gray tint or tranquil neutrals.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Screen size and distance can be adjusted with a few button presses, and the electrochromic tint can be changed instantly.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Undertone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertone. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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