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as in style
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words
the angry tone of his letter makes it clear he doesn't want to speak to me ever again
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as in shade
a property that becomes apparent when light falls on an object and by which things that are identical in form can be distinguished
fall fashions in deep jewel tones
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as in self
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
all that showbiz glitz is out of keeping with the tone of the college
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Recent Examples of tone
Inability to make eye contact could be interpreted as guilt or shame, while facial expressions contrary to the tone of the proceedings could be seen as cold or lacking remorse.
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2025
Then there are the vitriolic anonymous posts that take on the shrill tone and tenor of a schoolyard back and forth.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2025
Brown Tones Fall collections in Milan didn’t lack bold color blocks and vivid tones such as purple, red, yellow, pink among others.
—Alex Badia, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
Paint firms, such as Benjamin Moore, have several categories of traditional tones for inspiration.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2025
Then there are the vitriolic anonymous posts that take on the shrill tone and tenor of a schoolyard back and forth.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2025
Brown Tones Fall collections in Milan didn’t lack bold color blocks and vivid tones such as purple, red, yellow, pink among others.
—Alex Badia, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
Paint firms, such as Benjamin Moore, have several categories of traditional tones for inspiration.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tone
Noun
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Traditionally, style guides dictate which necklace styles pair best with different dress necklines and hairstyles.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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With help from stylist Jamie Mizrahi—who also works with the likes of Jennifer Lawrence, Adele, Riley Keogh, and Jeremy Allen White—the young actor has leveled up her style game.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
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Stockman Products The biggest generational changes come out back in the galley, which still relies on the full-height hatch to provide plenty of shade and weather coverage overhead.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Feb. 2025
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Botanical Name: Iris reticulata Sun Exposure: Full sun, partial shade Soil Type: Nutrient-rich, well-draining Soil pH: Neutral (6.5-7.5) 07 of 11 Giant Snowdrop A bulbous perennial in the amaryllis family, Giant Snowdrops produce large, solitary white flowers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2025
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Alex has to hold on with both hands in order to keep her preggo self in one spot, but we’re distracted from the terror by her voiceover of the fan fiction — er, journal to Spencer — that she’s been keeping.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
2 Mar. 2025
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Heidi Klum is the face of self care brand PosheEra.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
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Samuel Axon Samuel Axon For contrast, here's an example with night mode turned off.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the Claws of Awaji expansion, ASC appears to be headed for a co-op mode, though this is unconfirmed.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The accessories elevated these ready-to-wear pieces, refining the silhouettes and color palettes while infusing a subtle sensuality.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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One brings flowers, another cake and Williams shows up with a magnum featuring an oversize bow in midnight blue, one of his signature colors.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In the first episode, the camera follows the raid, the journey to the (thankfully) nearby police precinct and the earliest interrogations, as audiences and the Miller family learn the nature of the accusation against Jamie, who consistently protests his innocence.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
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Of course, the uncertain nature of Trump’s trade plans appears to be a feature, not a bug.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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The manner in which Grant died will be determined by a medical examiner.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Officials have not released the inmate's preliminary cause and manner of death.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
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Brilliant golden-yellow hues in the glass give way to a palate of citrus cream, hazelnut and ripe apples.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The deliberately ‘70s vibe at the red carpet photo call – with its distinct hues of ochre, cantaloupe and peach – filtered into the main space, which had a dance floor tucked in the back that eventually got bumping.—
Dan Heching,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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