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Recent Examples of overtone
With water, citrus overtones are more present, along with cherry Pez, charcoal, and some brioche french toast.
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Chris Perugini, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Ulrich did not realize that the film had comedic overtones and went deep into his role, researching famous teen killers like Leopold and Loeb and the Menendez brothers.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
The result was something closer to traditional rock, with Seventies arena overtones and hints of glam, once again a departure from King Gizzard’s past albums while sounding very much like themselves.
—Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2024
But many leaders in Indian Country view the president’s apology as a huge step forward even if it was done with political overtones.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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Chris Perugini, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Ulrich did not realize that the film had comedic overtones and went deep into his role, researching famous teen killers like Leopold and Loeb and the Menendez brothers.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
The result was something closer to traditional rock, with Seventies arena overtones and hints of glam, once again a departure from King Gizzard’s past albums while sounding very much like themselves.
—Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2024
But many leaders in Indian Country view the president’s apology as a huge step forward even if it was done with political overtones.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtone
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Dressed demurely in black, Tissot’s subject is portrayed as a respectable, working-class woman—but the salacious undertones that appear in many of his artworks are present, too.Brigit Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
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Does the brand offer a wide shade range inclusive of consumers with all skin tones and undertones?Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 14 Jan. 2025
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There's no snow in the seven-day forecast, and the NWS's Climate Prediction Center doesn't have any clear signals about what might happen the rest of the winter.Nick Halter, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
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The China Committee’s interest in the deal is one of the first signals the parties could face headwinds from other parts of the U.S. government.Beatrice Nolan, Fortune Asia, 16 Jan. 2025
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There was a tinge of bitterness in his overnight delay in wiring or phoning his concession to the winning candidate.Peter Goldman, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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The narrator’s voice was deep and husky with a tinge of a British accent.Varuna Srinivasan, Allure, 20 Dec. 2024
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Rums made from sugar cane juice are also more expressive of terroir and vintage characteristics.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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The characteristics of the outer settlement have significance for understanding what kinds of sites these mega-fortresses were, according to the researcher.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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This gentle yet effective retinol treatment works wonders for smoothing skin texture and evening out tone, while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on your hands.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
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The Kings showed out on national TV, but the game got off to a slow start with both teams setting a defensive tone in the opening minutes.Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
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There is growing evidence, for example, that credit scores depressed by medical debt can threaten people’s access to housing and drive homelessness.Noam N. Levey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Flyers’ ability to pepper Woll with shots, and the Leafs’ inability to get the other way quickly, was further evidence of how McCabe’s absence could hamper the team.Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Dining rooms and home offices are being given a makeover with shades of emerald and forest hues.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Walmart’s new branding is a combination of its True Blue and Spark Yellow hues — the colors are consistent but have been slightly spruced up.Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
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Paying homage to his last name, the 3× NBA All-Star gave out thousands of free roses as tokens of his appreciation.Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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All are encouraged to grab a Horse Around Aiken map and complete the scavenger hunt for a prize token.Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Overtone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtone. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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