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as in undertone
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as in signal
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Recent Examples of overtone
Despite the contrast in size, there were similar overtones on Monday, however.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
The pearls in the collection are gray in a range of green to purple overtones and are sized over 11 mm, sourced from French Polynesia.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025
Since those early international forays, the major brands have largely dropped the American overtones from their advertising, as years of continuous expansion have turned them from a curiosity to something utterly ubiquitous.
—Alex C. Park, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
This artistic overtone continues throughout the grounds — from the bustling lobby area, which doubles as a bookshop and lounge, to the hallways covered in site-specific art and the guest rooms, which nod to Brazilian culture with thoughtful trinkets.
—Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
The pearls in the collection are gray in a range of green to purple overtones and are sized over 11 mm, sourced from French Polynesia.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025
Since those early international forays, the major brands have largely dropped the American overtones from their advertising, as years of continuous expansion have turned them from a curiosity to something utterly ubiquitous.
—Alex C. Park, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
This artistic overtone continues throughout the grounds — from the bustling lobby area, which doubles as a bookshop and lounge, to the hallways covered in site-specific art and the guest rooms, which nod to Brazilian culture with thoughtful trinkets.
—Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtone
Noun
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Broccoli has an earthy flavor with a slightly bitter undertone.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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Does the brand offer a wide shade range inclusive of consumers with all skin tones and undertones?—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Because under state law effective the first of the year, all such trucks are required to have directional signal lights, and turning signals must be given continuously for at least 100 feet before making a turn.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Each burst of radiation lasts just a few tenths of a second, but the signals can repeat for hours.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The drama is met with a tinge of humor as each character wonders who among them committed the crime.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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This likely stems from his early days in Marseille, France, a city which has its share of opportunities and obstacles as a working class city with a tinge of danger.—
Eric Fuller,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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From the route itself to the diverse group of runners and supporters, the Miami Marathon's every turn reflects the city's unique characteristics — and the medal is no different.—
Sommer Brugal,
Axios,
31 Jan. 2025
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That hydrogen provides clues to how the epoch of reionization unfolded, and other characteristics of the cosmos.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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As Season 4 got underway, Williams started sitting in on production meetings, tone meetings, concept meetings, and asking questions.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2025
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The tone set by head coach Andy Reid and enforced by locker room leaders like Mahomes, Kelce and defensive tackle Chris Jones has made the Super Bowl the standard in Kansas City.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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No one wants to be caught up in a criminal prosecution, from the guilty like Menendez to the pardoned like Hunter Biden to those whose cases were dropped like Trump or still pending like Adams, but prosecutors are required to follow the evidence and the law.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
2 Feb. 2025
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Some evidence also shows strawberry juice can remove coffee stains.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The black hue is soft matte but still juicy-looking, coating lashes from root to tip like a dream.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
7 Feb. 2025
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Lilah Ramzi, editor and contributor, famously only wears one hue—a Gucci red she’s waxed poetic about on numerous occasions.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2025
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The vending machine is operated by tokens, and the machine is not only a source of excitement for students, but also serves as a tool for incentivizing academic achievements.—
Jacqueline Devine,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Read more:Trump's new meme coin soars on his first day in office, lifts other crypto tokens Opaque ownership Meme coins are crypto tokens that feature branding or names referencing memes or internet trends.—
Tom Wilson and Michelle Conlin,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Overtone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtone. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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