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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
However, there was also an extremely serious tone to this edition, with countless artists making political statements — and some finding themselves in hot water because of it.
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Ellise Shafer, Variety, 30 June 2025
Ritesh Chugh, an IT professor at Central Queensland University in Australia, suggests adjusting settings within AI tools to prompt them to avoid repetition, use precise language, and personalize tone.
—Sam Klebanov, Fortune, 30 June 2025
Emoji were pictures that could extend people’s voices, visual icons that could help convey intended tone.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 29 June 2025
Glassy is the key word, of course, suggesting that the new tone has been retooled to fit with the Liquid Glass design of Apple’s new software.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
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Ellise Shafer, Variety, 30 June 2025
Ritesh Chugh, an IT professor at Central Queensland University in Australia, suggests adjusting settings within AI tools to prompt them to avoid repetition, use precise language, and personalize tone.
—Sam Klebanov, Fortune, 30 June 2025
Emoji were pictures that could extend people’s voices, visual icons that could help convey intended tone.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 29 June 2025
Glassy is the key word, of course, suggesting that the new tone has been retooled to fit with the Liquid Glass design of Apple’s new software.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tone
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The real fireworks started with Will Ospreay and Swerve Strickland’s victory over The Young Bucks, which delivered AEW’s signature style: Flips, tricks, no-sells, piledrivers, destroyers, countless kickouts of finishing moves, and a ridiculously impressive fast pace.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 July 2025
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As with any popular interior design style from this time, some people took the look a bit too far, and spaces started to look a little too docile and frilly.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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Don’t forget to grab other backyard essentials, like a patio umbrella to stay cool in the shade, and an outdoor storage box to keep chair cushions, throw pillows, and games organized.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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The wash shown here, dubbed New Heyburn, looks a lot like the shade Kaling has been reaching for — but there are 30 colors to choose from if this blue hue isn’t your speed.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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The Help actress instead provides lots of love, support and encouragement for Genesis to be her truest self.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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March 2025 The Lovers: March seems to be a month of making major choices and aligning with your future self, Pisces.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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With four smart modes (cool, gentle, fast, and style) and magnetic attachments like a diffuser and concentrator, the Zuvi puts you in control.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
5 July 2025
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Under stress, however, your body naturally shifts into the nervous system’s sympathetic or fight-or-flight mode, driving faster, shallower breaths from the upper chest.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
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Living in a predominantly white town in the Northeast of England, U.K., Jules quickly understood that raising a child of color required more than passive support.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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No wonder Sriram’s vision has been compared to John Waters, though early Pedro Almodóvar might be a more apt comparison, with all the vibrant colors and intense characters obsessed with murder.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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This combination of diagnostic capability with a conversational nature and flow is a key differentiator for Beauty Genius, which was unveiled by L’Oréal chief executive officer Nicolas Hieronimus at the 2024 Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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This premise reminds me a bit of George R. Stewart’s Storm, but with a more folkloric spin: a creative way to examine how humanity and nature relate, and how all life is knotted together.—
Literary Hub
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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Because of this, specialty coffee is also a game of logistics, getting coffees out of country in a timely manner in order to preserve the delicate sweetness and complexity that producers had worked so hard to create.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The bill would also require them to display legible identification, including their agency name or acronym and name or badge number in a manner that remains visible and unobscured by tactical gear or clothing.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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Bright hues are not banned for family members, but nude colors are often seen as a more practical choice for royal engagements.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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These particles reflect the water’s color back to the surface—hence the relatively intense turquoise hues.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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“Tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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