undertones

Definition of undertonesnext
plural of undertone

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertones
Noun
  • Behind every trauma and calamity, whether personal or global, whispers of Jewish machination can be heard by those already listening for them.
    Mike Rothschild, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
  • In this extraordinary moment, we're reminded that wisdom often comes in the smallest whispers, and true courage lies in following where we're led with childlike trust.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In less than 10 minutes, a wooden bridge deposits us on the doorstep of a cinematic landscape that unfurls into a seemingly endless patchwork of rolling hills and glens in hues of umber, cinnamon, and ochre, flanked by mountains standing sentinel on either side.
    Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
  • This smoky color adds dimension with cool hues.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Anna, who lives in the now in many ways, doesn’t appear to feel resentment about this; Emily clearly has tinges of guilt.
    Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Anderson’s bleached hair was blown and teased away from her forehead, with tinges of pink poking through.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Hundreds of monarch butterflies are painted across the translucent panels, and when sunlight shines through, the structure glows in rich amber tones.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
  • For years, buyers leaned toward neutral tones because they were seen as safer investments.
    Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Undertones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertones. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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