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Recent Examples of undertone
Concealers that give coverage without weighing down the skin, blushes perfectly suited to my undertones, lip shades for every occasion.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
The scene hasn't aged well, with many acknowledging a bizarre undertone of inappropriateness, one that Knightley can recall feeling on set and voicing to director Richard Curtis.
—Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
Dutch Boy’s Mapped Blue is a muted hue with a cool undertone with a slight hint of yellow.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
That signature number in particular has what feels like a topical undertone to it.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Dec. 2024
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
The scene hasn't aged well, with many acknowledging a bizarre undertone of inappropriateness, one that Knightley can recall feeling on set and voicing to director Richard Curtis.
—Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
Dutch Boy’s Mapped Blue is a muted hue with a cool undertone with a slight hint of yellow.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
That signature number in particular has what feels like a topical undertone to it.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertone
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Costello’s evocative, wonderfully observed debut novel Academy Street has overtones of Tóibín’s Brooklyn.Tomi Obaro, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
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With water, citrus overtones are more present, along with cherry Pez, charcoal, and some brioche french toast.Chris Perugini, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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With a fan balanced behind each ear, the device operates at the level of a whisper (30 decibels), and its battery can last for 17 hours, or the equivalent of two workdays.Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
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Neutral and clean with just a whisper of grain and pepper to enliven the palate.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Amnesia Haze is sweet and citrusy with a tinge of earthiness and spice, similar to Pineapple Express.Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Something’s sweet on my tongue, and tart on the sides of my mouth, and there’s a tinge of smoke, too, which surprises me.Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 2 Dec. 2024
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But after conspiracy theories circulated online in March about Middleton’s whereabouts, the royal put the rumors to rest by revealing that she had been diagnosed with cancer.TIME Staff, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
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Harry appeared at the New York Times' DealBook summit Wednesday and addressed rumors of a split with Meghan.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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On broader social media platforms, consistency in tone and visuals helps amplify your message while ensuring your authenticity shines through.Denis Sinelnikov, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The key is to play a balance of different tones of red.Celeste Polanco, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024
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Both cite the removal of the original design’s distinctive postmodern hues in their analysis.Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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Geminid meteors are often bright and can display vivid colors like yellow, green, blue or even reddish hues due to their mineral composition.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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In Sunday’s episode (Dec. 1), Moss wore sunglasses after fans showed concern after the Pro Football Hall of Famer appeared on television with a noticeable yellowish tint in his eyes.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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The film looks tint the life of the soccer star, who is consider one of the top keepers in Polish history thanks to a career spanning spells at Arsenal, Juventus, AS Roma and Barcelona and 84 appearances for the national team.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Undertone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertone. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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