undertone

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Recent Examples of undertone On the other hand, bright and vibrant colors work to enhance the natural undertones and can even have a brightening effect. Jessica Fields, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024 Diana, whose religious psychosis worsens throughout the play, is one of the more tragic characters, and Woodley is pitch perfect in a role that requires balancing the comedy with these darker undertones. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024 For something a bit lighter and airy, opt for Sundays No. 31 and Deborah Lippmann’s Grey Day that let the blue undertones shine through. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025 The first whiff gave me a fruit-and-nut chocolate bar and the taste matches in a delicate way, with a touch some floral undertones. Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for undertone 
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Noun
  • Thus, for example, dramas with comedic overtones should be entered as dramas.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Yes, some might refer to those as the Orange, Cotton and Peach bowls, but this whole process has distinct NFL overtones.
    Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Recent whispers from Washington suggest that tariffs are unlikely to be broad.
    Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Veteran journalist Kim Osorio appears in the doc and says that there were whispers that Porter was a victim of Combs’ abuse, and an attorney for a client who sued Combs says her client witnessed acts of violence against Porter.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • The narrator’s voice was deep and husky with a tinge of a British accent.
    Varuna Srinivasan, Allure, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Bill Belichick hasn't even been the head coach of the University of North Carolina football program for a full month yet, and rumors are already swirling about a potential return to the .
    Noah Camras, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • There are rumors online that PopUp Bagels will open two Charlotte locations, including one in Ballantyne.
    Laura Barrero, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • When exposed, people with a gluten allergy may experience an itchy rash or hives, often red (slightly darker or lighter depending on skin tone) and inflamed.7 Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a chronic skin condition caused by celiac disease.
    Daniel More, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • Dining rooms and home offices are being given a makeover with shades of emerald and forest hues.
    John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • After it’s set, the 21-year-old tops the tint off with a second coat of concealer—and another tip.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Gonzales said the dark tint on Witt's black Chevrolet Sonic back window, combined with Witt's slow speed of 45 mph in a 65-mph area and swerving between lanes caught his attention.
    Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024

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“Undertone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertone. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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