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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
Stimulus Coffee + Bakery Located right across from the beach parking lot, this vibrant coffee shop is decked out in coastal tones and plenty of turquoise.
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Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
But certainly compared to the first album, which sounds beautiful, the second album always had a very kind of middly, quite harsh tone.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
If anything, the professional tone of the statement from their spokesperson underscores that this was a planned and positive transition, not a crisis.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The inverted heel makes the foot literally float, and the shoe is further elevated with its reptilian print in gray tones (another trend of the season).
—María Diez, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
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Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
But certainly compared to the first album, which sounds beautiful, the second album always had a very kind of middly, quite harsh tone.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
If anything, the professional tone of the statement from their spokesperson underscores that this was a planned and positive transition, not a crisis.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The inverted heel makes the foot literally float, and the shoe is further elevated with its reptilian print in gray tones (another trend of the season).
—María Diez, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tone
Noun
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Connolly’s outspoken style and message of social equality and inclusivity have appealed to many, especially younger voters.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Its first two carriers – the Liaoning and the Shandong – use a ski jump-style ramp to get aircraft airborne under their own power.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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The set is available in 19 colors, including a rich clay shade ideal for autumn.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The trendy shoe was released in many skin-tone shades as part of a Nudes capsule collection released over the summer.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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TextEdit now functions as my to-do-list app, my e-mail drafting window, my personal calendar, and my stash of notes to self, which act like digital Post-its.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
22 Oct. 2025
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Prometheus is the unshackled man who shouldn’t worry about consent or consequence, the very vision of the self-justifying right-wing idiot.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Dairy Queen is in full holiday mode with its new menu items.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Under Profile viewing options, select Private mode.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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The long-sleeve polo sweater has elegant pearl buttons that pop against the sweater’s neutral color.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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The fact that only 24 examples of the Torpedo exist—each with distinctive hull colors, fabrics, and leathers—explains the brand’s heirloom appeal.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
26 Oct. 2025
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Barrymore complimented the nuanced nature of the show's exploration of the troubled teen industry.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Its artistic yet pragmatic nature also defines Valladolid’s role as a place of discovery platform, a prestige auteurs’ hub just weeks after San Sebastián — and a bridge for awards-season exposure.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But being here on the ground, seeing how the community has banded together to stand up for these hostages — alive or dead — has impacted me in a different manner.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Additional charges included negligently driving a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner, endangering property, life, and person, as well as recklessly driving a vehicle in wanton and willful disregard for the safety of persons and property.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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By varying their size and arrangement, the researchers can fine-tune how light reflects, creating red, green, and blue hues.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Jenner went with a cohesive look, pairing the light brown boots with a Fendi suit rendered in a rich chocolate hue.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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