undertones

plural of undertone

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Noun
  • The yawning gap between data-center expenditures and the rest of the economy has caused whispers of bubble to rise to a chorus.
    Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025
  • There was affairs and divorces and whispers and gossip, all the stuff that makes good bands break up.
    Alan Light, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The hoarding of the Hermès store came down briefly earlier this year, revealing the diamond tile collage in orange hues covering the building, as well as bronze metal art hovering on top.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
  • This one from Bearaby comes in several different hues, is made from 100% organic cotton, and is available in four weight options ranging from 10 to 25 pounds.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The result is transportive and layered, full of woods, smoke, herbal tinges, and a distant campfire on a crisp fall evening.
    Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Set against a backdrop of ivory and sand tones, the elegant furnishings employ elevated silhouettes and textured fabrics, while the cobalt blue chef’s kitchen brings an unexpected vibrancy to the open-living layout.
    Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2025
  • To achieve professional-looking velvet nails, keep in mind that the most intense tones (such as reds, greens, or blues amplify the depth), while in soft colors like gray, beige or powdered pink, the texture becomes more discreet but just as elegant.
    Laura Solla, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Undertones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertones. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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