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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
This confusion lay in the speech’s weaving, wending contradictions, and its shifts between tones, something Foster purposefully aimed for in telling the story of her life from child stardom to adult disaffection.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
Industrial design is softer now, using warmer tones and refined materials.
—Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
Harbaugh fit the role of the CEO-type coach who helped set the team’s tone and direction and served as the organization’s public face and voice, while letting his coordinators run their sides of the ball.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Instead, these chocolatey tones add a sense of sophistication.
—Sophie Aliece Hollis, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the David Lynch–style tension built by Will’s arrival just kind of fizzles.—
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This take on tiramisu has all the flavors of a coconut cream pie but in the classic no-bake dessert style.—
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Available in 10 wear-with-anything shades, including black, army green, and brown, the shacket has earned praise from shoppers who call out its high-quality construction and trendy yet comfortable design in their reviews.—
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For more swoon-worthy savings, look no further than the Sam Edelman Women’s Talia Slip-on Shoes, which are a breeze to get on thanks to adjustable velcro straps, and also come in a vacation-ready French Burgundy shade.—
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Burrus, a member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation who self-identifies as transgender, said losing faith in the Democrats and never having faith in the Republicans led to embracing communism.—
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Like all Americans, our officers have a right to self defense.—
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The foldable steering wheel is designed to operate in two modes.—
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Apparently realizing that launching feuds with other female celebrities could be bad for her burgeoning beauty-products brand, Tisdale immediately jumped into damage control mode Tuesday and had her rep insist to TMZ that her essay was not about Duff, Moore or Trainor.—
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He was drawn to the kinds of exotic materials favored by the Japanese—among them, rare stones such as color-changing alexandrites and blue-green Paraíba tourmalines—as opposed to, say, emeralds, a staple of the Indian-jewelry repertoire.—
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With a Black/Black/Light Graphite color combination, the style blacks out the entire nubuck leather upper with lighter graphite accents on the tongue and insole branding.—
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His failure to accomplish his objectives does not mitigate the profoundly dangerous nature of his crimes.—
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Food and drink All meals are served at Little River, the floating restaurant that opened in 2022 with a massive wooden bar, cozy fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking nature's symphony of wildlife outside.—
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Many japonica camellias, in the manner of other botanical hybrids, are sterile with their yellow, thread-like stamens and stigmas either absent or invisible.—
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The coroner said the manner of death has been ruled an accident.—
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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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“Tone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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