undertones

plural of undertone

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertones
Noun
  • 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
  • And now, after years of whispers, Fred Armisen himself has confirmed that a Wednesday spinoff based on his Uncle Fester is officially in the works.
    Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Polyanthus primrose produces velvety blooms in rich blue, purple, burgundy, and golden hues above lush green foliage.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Minimalism doesn’t have to mean all-white walls or capsule wardrobes in neutral tones.
    Essence, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The sunscreen comes in two shade options at Amazon (for fair-to-medium or deeper skin tones) and avoids all the typical, less-than-ideal attributes of comparable beauty buys.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Undertones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertones. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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