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as in undertone
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as in signal
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Recent Examples of overtone
McCall's opposition carried obvious political overtones in an election year.
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Jeff Stein and David J. Lynch The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Several information experts said that Mr. Trump’s executive orders have authoritarian overtones, reminiscent of when Russia cloned Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia, and stripped it of unflattering material.
—Tiffany Hsu, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
The trip was billed as a personal visit, but the president’s social media posts about it had strong political overtones.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2025
Yet for a monarch all too accustomed to Middle East crises, the Oval Office meeting Tuesday was one of the most pivotal of his 25-year reign, despite the friendly overtones.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Feb. 2025
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Jeff Stein and David J. Lynch The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Several information experts said that Mr. Trump’s executive orders have authoritarian overtones, reminiscent of when Russia cloned Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia, and stripped it of unflattering material.
—Tiffany Hsu, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
The trip was billed as a personal visit, but the president’s social media posts about it had strong political overtones.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2025
Yet for a monarch all too accustomed to Middle East crises, the Oval Office meeting Tuesday was one of the most pivotal of his 25-year reign, despite the friendly overtones.
—Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtone
Noun
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This bottle is everything a Vermentino should be; herbal yet laced with floral undertones and decidedly fresh on the finish.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The rivalry between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark has been shrouded by racial undertones dating back to their days as college basketball stars, with Reese leading the LSU Tigers to a win over Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes in the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship game.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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The $650 billion staffing industry is shifting beneath our feet, and the clearest signal is this: traditional staffing companies are starting to look more like tech platforms.—
John Winsor,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Turn to face the shore, tread water, and signal for help by shouting or waving your arms.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Well formed Easy to pass Brown color (sometimes with a tinge of green) Little to no residue Sinks and does not float Do Ghost Poops Mean a Healthy Bowel Movement?—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 June 2025
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Buy Now on Neiman Marcus: $320 for 100ml 4 Penhaligon’s Fortuitous Finley Eau de Parfum Photo : Penhaligon's Fortuitous Finley Eau de Parfum With a tinge of liquorice, this scent threads a really interesting needle.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
20 May 2025
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North York Moors National Park The low-growing vegetation characteristic of the Moors is gray-green, rust-brown, and even purple in places.—
Mike Nolan,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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From engaging with the rich tradition of equestrian fashion to exploring the nuanced world of Kentucky bourbon and even discovering the unique characteristics of Icelandic horses, Shelby County offers visitors an enriching few days in the Blue Grass State.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
Noun
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But the tone and the mood of the room and the lighting is very strong and dramatic.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
29 May 2025
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Spring Cascade channels the romantic gardens of Provence with soft pink, purple, and green tones that feel grounded in nature but delicately styled.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The video is likely to be used by both prosecutors and defense attorneys as evidence in Dugan's criminal case.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
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The British narrative drama was an expose of the scandal that engulfed the nation’s Post Office system in the early aughts, and law enforcement’s ruthless pursuit of everyday people despite evidence of their innocence.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
2 June 2025
Noun
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That was 38 years ago this month, and the lipstick hue the makeup artist chose that fateful day has remained a constant in her makeup routine ever since.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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For the night, the daughter of Michael Jackson wore a tonal brown look with notes of amber honey hues for sartorial synergy.—
Mikelle Street,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Perhaps her charms represent trips to Europe, tokens of luck, indications of hobbies, or nods to significant milestones.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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Bitcoin traded Friday at nearly $105,000 per token, according to CoinDesk — about 53% higher than a year ago.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
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“Overtone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtone. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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