tone of voice
noun phrase
: the way a person is speaking to someone
I don't like your tone of voice.
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Think, for example, how tone of voice can indicate sarcasm, concern, or confidence.
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Carol Kinsey Goman, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
When speaking to them, using a soft, reassuring tone of voice can encourage them to trust you more.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
One of its houses will present an agent that can automatically generate marketing content while respecting the brand’s tone of voice.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
Following the same style across marketing materials—which includes using the same colors, fonts and tone of voice—is a way to deliver a consistent experience as well as to build trust.
—Roman Vrublivskyi, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Carol Kinsey Goman, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
When speaking to them, using a soft, reassuring tone of voice can encourage them to trust you more.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
One of its houses will present an agent that can automatically generate marketing content while respecting the brand’s tone of voice.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
Following the same style across marketing materials—which includes using the same colors, fonts and tone of voice—is a way to deliver a consistent experience as well as to build trust.
—Roman Vrublivskyi, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for tone of voice
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“Tone of voice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tone%20of%20voice. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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