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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
The message had a more conciliatory tone compared with that of his boss, President Trump, who has vowed to take back the Panama Canal from Panama.
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Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
The California survey struck a different tone than several national polls that have found the American public is generally supportive of the Trump administration’s get-tough immigration policies.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Potential countermeasures China’s state media and social media users have struck a defiant tone to Trump’s threat of additional tariffs.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Superior Rooms sport the same look and feel as the top suites, each dressed in refined tones of wooden beige, walnut, grey, and mineral blue.
—Travis Levius, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
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Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
The California survey struck a different tone than several national polls that have found the American public is generally supportive of the Trump administration’s get-tough immigration policies.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Potential countermeasures China’s state media and social media users have struck a defiant tone to Trump’s threat of additional tariffs.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Superior Rooms sport the same look and feel as the top suites, each dressed in refined tones of wooden beige, walnut, grey, and mineral blue.
—Travis Levius, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tone
Noun
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Beyond fashion deals, the shop’s charm is the cross-generational style advice dispensed by both women.—
Amy Tara Koch,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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And, of course, Lynch's visionary style — ever so risky, strange, and deliberately confusing — set a new standard for the medium.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Her love of the shade doesn't just date back to Wicked's release, though.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Plants benefit from afternoon shade in warm Southern climates.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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Christina Ricci is calling the fashion police on her younger self.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Here, 19 Forbes Coaches Council members share strategies introverted leaders can use to effectively manage teams while remaining their authentic selves.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Tory Burch chose color-blocking as the preferred mode of expression and took commonplace pieces to new heights (a sequined swimsuit was the talk of the town after the label’s runway presentation).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The garland features 20 LED lights with eight lighting modes to brighten your home in the evenings.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The plant that inspired such devotion is a beautiful if delicate shrub, with small white flowers and fruits the size and color of rubies.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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Customers love the softness of the gray material, specifically, which is reportedly softer than the velvety finish of the other colors.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Despite the undead nature of her latest role, Hailee Steinfeld had a profound connection to the character.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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Growing concerns about the risk-free nature of U.S. Treasurys have emerged as the aggressive tariff policies raise fears of inflationary pressures and potential fiscal strain.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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The family of a woman who was strangled to death last year during a conjugal visit with her husband at a Northern California prison has called for reforms after a second woman was killed in a similar manner.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Economists say the size and manner in which the tariffs are being handled were detrimental to economic growth.—
Lucia Mutikani,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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The pastel hues provided an alternative to the icy blue hues and bright pinks that have trended for several seasons.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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As Earth's atmospheric composition is dominated by oxygen and nitrogen, aurorae tend to give off a green hue (from the former) or a blue–pink–purple light (from the latter).—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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