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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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertone
Noun
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Thus, for example, dramas with comedic overtones should be entered as dramas.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
10 Jan. 2025
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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
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Recent whispers from Washington suggest that tariffs are unlikely to be broad.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2025
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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
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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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Brooke released a statement at the time of her dad's third wedding, choosing to give her side of the story amid rumors of the drama.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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The rumor is that activist investors and the great Warren Buffet are circling the company.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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Finally, the lip and cheek tint features a hydrating, multiuse balm that melts into the skin for a wash of buildable, dewy color.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
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Rotating the front piece alters the tint, making the lens lighter or darker.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Undertone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undertone. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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