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as in undertone
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as in signal
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The project also carried quasi-ritualistic overtones in his cutting pieces of the truck, which were later presented as sculptures.
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Antonio Sergio Bessa, Curbed, 20 Oct. 2025
The framework also carries uncomfortable racial overtones: darker-skinned peoples are said to have more archaic, less structured mythologies.
—Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
There is no religious overtone.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
College students are starting classes in a precarious spot between new university policies and threatening overtones from the Trump administration regarding protests and activities on campus.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtone
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Starting with pieces that share a similar undertone creates a look that feels cohesive and easy.—
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Foundation Rock also highlights her relationship with other protective deities, consistently linking her power to myths and the spiritual undertone of water.—
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The outer layer of the capsule is made from gelatin coated with a layer of cellulose and either molybdenum or tungsten, which blocks any RF signal from being emitted.—
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Advance Denim’s exclusive use of HV100 in key Asian markets is a clear signal that the future of denim doesn’t have to compromise between aesthetic authenticity, technical performance and planetary well-being.—
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This is partially why, for the first time since his days at the Holiday Inn, Belew felt a tinge of insecurity when called to front a new band with Fripp in 1981.—
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Cookie cravings, a tinge of melancholy, and the urge to hibernate and fix your life all at once.—
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But there are other factors that needled their way into the evolutionary development of dormancy characteristics.—
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There’s no single definition in our modern times, but experts generally agree on a few characteristics.—
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The system adapts to tone and intent without forcing app switching or blank-page starts.—
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Scott says these tones work beautifully across both flooring and wall surfaces, and create seamless, layered interiors that feel grounded and connected to nature.—
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The search for evidence brought Ohio investigators to the top floor of a quiet Lincoln Park building, a corner apartment that was used by McKee, now accused of killing Monique and Spencer Tepe, his ex-wife and her current husband.—
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Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators responded to the area and collected evidence and statements from witnesses.—
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The Fisoew Oversized Sweatshirt Dress comes in great winter colors like burgundy, black, and navy, which can help bridge the gap between summer brights and darker winter hues.—
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The exceptionally cozy Softstream High-rise Pants are a rare 46 percent off and come in six eye-catching winter hues, while the ultra-packable Dance Studio Mid-rise Joggers are under $50 and feature a two-way stretch for comfort at any angle.—
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By default, models will sometimes diverge from the most probable next token.—
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Maduro introduced a token called the Petro in 2018, which was shuttered six years later.—
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“Overtone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overtone. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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