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as in overtone
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Recent Examples of undertone
On May 9th, Vladimir Putin will oversee a parade in Moscow’s Red Square, commemorating the Soviet Union’s victory in the Second World War, an annual display of military bravado that, since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, in 2022, has taken on more explicit political undertones.
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Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 7 May 2025
Lakshmi serves as judge and host. FOR 2026-2027 SEASON:
EINSTEIN
EINSTEIN is a drama with comedic undertones starring Matthew Gray Gubler as Lew Einstein.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 May 2025
The finish is medium length and fresh, featuring lingering notes of seasoned oak and wood spices, with mellow undertones of vanilla and caramel that fade gracefully.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Does the brand offer a wide shade range inclusive of consumers with all skin tones and undertones?
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 13 May 2025
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Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 7 May 2025
Lakshmi serves as judge and host. FOR 2026-2027 SEASON:
EINSTEIN
EINSTEIN is a drama with comedic undertones starring Matthew Gray Gubler as Lew Einstein.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 May 2025
The finish is medium length and fresh, featuring lingering notes of seasoned oak and wood spices, with mellow undertones of vanilla and caramel that fade gracefully.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Does the brand offer a wide shade range inclusive of consumers with all skin tones and undertones?
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertone
Noun
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Noctua Brings Its Signature Beige to GeForce RTX The final new card that Asus showed us was a more plain-looking product with prominent brown overtones.—
Michael Justin Allen Sexton,
PC Magazine,
21 May 2025
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For us as Jews, Easter has far more sinister overtones — of the passages from the Gospels that gave birth to modern antisemitism, of passion plays, pogroms, and emotional fuel for the literal fires that consumed our people.—
Joshua Stanton,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There are no tanks on the streets or intelligence agents stamping out whispers of dissent.—
Leila Fadel,
NPR,
29 May 2025
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One legend says workers found fake coins during excavations on the site; others hold whispers of kings, assassinations and shady land ownership.—
Lily Radziemski,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Well formed Easy to pass Brown color (sometimes with a tinge of green) Little to no residue Sinks and does not float Do Ghost Poops Mean a Healthy Bowel Movement?—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 June 2025
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Buy Now on Neiman Marcus: $320 for 100ml 4 Penhaligon’s Fortuitous Finley Eau de Parfum Photo : Penhaligon's Fortuitous Finley Eau de Parfum With a tinge of liquorice, this scent threads a really interesting needle.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
20 May 2025
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This Anthony Edwards Co-Star For more Minnesota Timberwolves, Orlando Magic and general NBA news and rumors, head on over to Newsweek Sports.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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After rumors spread recently that Coinbase and Ripple were vying to acquire Circle, the largest stablecoin company in the United States just squashed speculation by announcing their IPO will go live next week on June 4.—
Cleve Mesidor,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Spring Cascade channels the romantic gardens of Provence with soft pink, purple, and green tones that feel grounded in nature but delicately styled.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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But the tone and the mood of the room and the lighting is very strong and dramatic.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The flagship of the brand is its MR-G line, which continuously evolves in its functionality, materials, hues and finishes.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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Clarks Mayhill Cove Leather Loafers With their pastel hue and platform silhouette, these leather Clarks loafers are a fun alternative to sneakers, perfect for dressing up your everyday travel look.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
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The deep red-plum tint subtly brightens the whites of your eyes and flatters all eye colors, especially greens and hazels.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
29 May 2025
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Luckily, Tower 28 tackled that drawback by adding a blendable universal tint to the formula, camouflaging the active ingredient’s stark white finish.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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“Undertone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertone. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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