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as in undertone
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as in signal
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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
Noun
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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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Unlike standard heart rate reading in watches, Garmin’s ECG feature assesses the electrical signals running through your body to determine your sinus rhythm.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Sending even slightly wrong signals to a patient’s brain would leave them feeling jumbled and confused.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
16 Jan. 2025
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Some planets, like Mars, even have a noticeably pale-orange tinge.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
15 Jan. 2025
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People typically have a tinge of sadness, not necessarily overwhelming, just a constant and disturbing undercurrent.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This is definitely the characteristic of Desolas, as there is barely the faintest whiff of smoke.—
Richard Carleton Hacker,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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All in all, the benefits of companion plants really boil down to the individual growing characteristics of the plants incorporated, how each of those plants interacts with their growing environment, and how other plants can utilize those characteristics and interactions.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
24 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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The Senate is heading toward a final vote on legislation that would give states the power to challenge federal immigration policies and require federal authorities to detain migrants accused of theft and violent crimes, setting a new tone on immigration as Donald Trump enters the White House.—
Stephen Groves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Releasing this video to the media, rather than presenting it as evidence in court, is another example of an unethical attempt to manipulate the public.—
Erin Keller,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Adams has previously alleged without evidence that the charges against him were politically motivated.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
22 Jan. 2025
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However, the varying hues along the spectrum of solitude stretch from intense (alone in a cabin in the woods, lacking even your phone) to being alone but having some kind of engagement with others (spending a solitary afternoon watching cooking videos or reading blog posts).—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
25 Jan. 2025
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In this corner of the world, traditional attires are inherently bright, but the filmmakers boost their impact by conceiving the images to look unassumingly radiant in the way hues mingle in the frame.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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Another token, $Melania, went on sale late on Sunday.—
Bernhard Warner,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Nor does anyone in the industry regret the fact that token promoters like Ian Balina lost to the agency.—
Brady Dale,
Axios,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Overtone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtone. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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