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Recent Examples of undertone
The decor was maximalist, with zany-aunt undertones: pink floral wallpaper, orange lampshades.
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Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2025
This creamy white polish with pink undertones is a cult classic, reads totally timeless, and kind of hits the quiet luxury mantra on the head.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2025
But Trump's message came with undertones of the great power politics that have marked the early days of his second administration.
—arkansasonline.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Complimenting your undertone is one of the most important parts of finding a nude lipstick, notes Della.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
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Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2025
This creamy white polish with pink undertones is a cult classic, reads totally timeless, and kind of hits the quiet luxury mantra on the head.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2025
But Trump's message came with undertones of the great power politics that have marked the early days of his second administration.
—arkansasonline.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Complimenting your undertone is one of the most important parts of finding a nude lipstick, notes Della.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertone
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Lock the doors, unplug the appliances, and leave the children to their own devices—a phrase that didn’t used to have technological overtones, but if there were ever a time to waive your no-screens policy, along with all your other policies, this is it.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2025
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After decades spent looking up at the Americans, Canada has turned the tables in its biggest soccer rivalry — although this match had no obvious political overtones after the discord created last month at the 4 Nations hockey tournament by President Donald Trump’s bombastic rhetoric and tariff war.—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2025
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Related article High anxiety and whispers of a conclave: How the Vatican is dealing with Pope Francis’ hospitalization Alfieri, who led the team at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, said the decision to continue with treatment was made by Francis’ nurse.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
25 Mar. 2025
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The genetic testing company that once held the vision of unlocking the secrets of our DNA filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, its valuation whittled down to a whisper of its former $6 billion peak.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Tonally, they were inspired by 1980s Amblin Entertainment movies, albeit with a darker tinge.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
15 Mar. 2025
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There's some tinge of it, to some extent, every day.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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The Philadelphia Eagles accepted President Donald Trump’s invitation to the White House to celebrate their 2025 Super Bowl win over the Kansas City Chiefs despite rumors to the contrary.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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After months of rumors, the Switch 2 was officially announced in January with a teaser video that showed off its sleek, larger design.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Off-White x Nike Air Max 97 celebrates the 50th U.S. Open, featuring a stunning color gradient that transitions from soft blush pink tones to an electrifying purple.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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That will mean a longer daily commute for their family, too, which may be stressful for Colin, who has Noonan syndrome, a disorder affecting growth, physical appearance, muscle tone and learning.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
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This deep hue will also pair beautifully with any type of floral bouquet.—
Caroline Griswold,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2025
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Midway through, the video turns from black-and-white to a bright golden hue, seemingly calling to the journey through hardship described in the song’s lyrics.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Then, simply finish with a blurring tint or primer like Refy's Blur and Hydrate Oil-Control Face Primer, $34, for a natural, glowing finish like this look on digital creator Maya.—
Jazzria Harris,
Refinery29,
1 Apr. 2025
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Our editors love this gel-cream moisturizer's cooling, skin-soothing texture and redness-neutralizing tint.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Allure,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Undertone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertone. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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