How to Use two-tone in a Sentence

two-tone

adjective
  • The 4×4 features a two-tone paint job that pairs olive green with grey.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Rhodes says the most challenging part of the project was the two-tone paintwork.
    Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
  • The result has a groovy two-tone effect with lots of depth.
    Loren Savini, Allure, 10 Sep. 2024
  • Models come in steel or gold, or both for a two-tone look.
    Carol Besler, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
  • There are full-gold and two-tone versions with bracelets or straps.
    Carol Besler, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2023
  • And, indeed, the lyrics to the two-tone takedown are precise and concise.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The warm white and soft gray hues in the tiles are repeated on the two-tone cabinets.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2023
  • The biggest change is the sub-brand-exclusive two-tone paint scheme.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024
  • The two-tone steel and charcoal gray design of the ARC strikes the perfect balance between stealth and sleek.
    By sunset, Sunset Magazine, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Fuji sells it in an all-black or a two-tone, silver-and-black finish.
    PCMAG, 30 Apr. 2024
  • Loewe’s Flow high-top sneakers paired back to the floral hoop dresses are must-haves, along with the two-tone boat shoe and loafer.
    Sandra Salibian, WWD, 7 Oct. 2024
  • The movie star bride passed on classic white attire and wore a two-tone cocktail dress with a string of pearls around her neck.
    Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2023
  • Now 42% Off $21 at Amazon The buttons and two-tone hue on this raglan t-shirt are both major yeses.
    Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 25 July 2023
  • What to Consider The two-tone tint may be distracting as you get used to them.
    Douglas Schnitzspahn, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2023
  • There is a two-tone finish on the bezel, with a satin finish on the top, and a glossy micro-blasted finish on the side.
    Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Plants sprouted in the facade’s cracks, exposed wires ran along its edges, and its two-tone paint peeled like bark.
    Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2024
  • Finish by stamping it on your nail over the tulle and voilà: a two-tone snakeskin design.
    Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Culpo's ring is a Whisper Thin three-stone oval with epaulette side stones in two-tone of yellow gold and platinum.
    Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Some species of monkshood that aren’t native to Alaska come in yellow, or a two-tone blue and white.
    Annie Berman, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Aug. 2023
  • This show also featured two-tone Timberlands in light brown and dark brown on the toe cap.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 17 Jan. 2024
  • The Fifty Shades of Gray star ditched the five-link steel and gold Jubilee bracelet, which for many is the reason to buy the two-tone watch, in favor of a yellow strap.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 June 2024
  • Fans will also be thrilled to hear of a new two-tone ombré studded cold cup in yellow and teal.
    Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 29 July 2023
  • Guests are encouraged to linger with a sturdy rocker that matches the two-tone look of the entry.
    Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2024
  • This is your moment to play with graphic designs too, thanks to Jil Sander’s two-tone bucket bags.
    Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Less obvious: tiers of taffeta plus two-tone Bass loafers.
    Erika Veurink, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2023
  • Elie Saab was the designer behind the royal’s look, which featured a two-tone color scheme in green and black.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 25 June 2024
  • The two-tone dark espresso base and medium-brown counter is a nice detail that elevates the overall look.
    Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Its hood also has a unique decal with a two-tone appearance.
    Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 30 Mar. 2023
  • For the night out, Jenner wore a slinky two-tone midi dress which featured a strapless bodice, a black bodycon top, and a an ivory silk skirt.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Aug. 2023
  • The visual style is different, too; the original was plain black, while this has a lighter two-tone design.
    Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 5 June 2024

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