overtone

noun

Definition of overtonenext
1
as in undertone

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2
as in signal

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Recent Examples of overtone Read the full story to find out which names are in the mix, including one high-level state official who has floated a trial balloon to land a seat on the high court, and proposals to reduce the political overtones to the judge selection process. — Kathleen Hill, The Providence Journal, 11 Apr. 2026 There’s a definite overtone of the Coen brothers in the way Jorma Taccone works. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026 This deciduous, semi-dwarf tree features forest green leaves that turn yellow in the fall, producing showy clusters of white flowers with a pink overtone in the spring. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026 The arrests and the scramble to free the family took on political overtones. — Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overtone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overtone
  1. undertone
  2. signal
  3. tinge
  4. characteristic
  5. tone
  6. evidence
  7. hue
  8. token
Noun
  • For the most natural-looking coverage, choose a concealer that closely matches your skin tone and undertone, especially when covering blemishes, redness, or dark spots.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Yet there’s this undertone of darkness that that that permeates the whole show.
    — Reshma Gopaldas, IndieWire, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of undertone
Noun
  • Four of the eight resulted in gains and four in losses, underscoring the lack of a clear directional signal.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Their circuits can process multiple inputs and direct signals toward specific outputs.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of signal
Noun
  • The inn will soon open a restaurant, Viola’s Bar and Bistro (named after Baker’s grandmother), serving French cuisine with Southern tinges on the vintage servingware Baker collected.
    — Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Some taste like sweet custard with fruity flourishes, others carry a hint of bitterness, an alcohol tinge or even a peanut butter-like flavor.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of tinge
Noun
  • The long-term difference could be dramatic The researchers also fed the characteristics of each driving style into a battery-aging model to estimate longer-term capacity loss.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Organizations that successfully operationalize AI in supply chain environments tend to share several common characteristics.
    — George Ninikas, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of characteristic
Noun
  • Nail designs that feature marbling, gradient finishes, and French tips add dimension to the tone.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026
  • For an easy finishing touch, toss a dotted floral throw pillow onto your sofa or bed to bring in warmer tones and cozier textures.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of tone
Noun
  • Paul Robinson, the father of a student, is alleged to have tried to conceal evidence and obstruct the investigation.
    — Michael Guise, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • That has been reined in — United’s net spend in 2025-26 hit a seven-year low, and this summer displays further evidence of a cycle.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of evidence
Noun
  • Traditional toile patterns tend to tap bold blues and greens, but the chocolate hue is a decidedly autumnal shade.
    — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Each of Dean’s looks for her string of shows, regardless of designer, have incorporated old Hollywood-esque details like fringe hems, floor-grazing silhouettes, feather boa skirts, and technicolor hues.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of hue
Noun
  • The Hyperliquid token rose about 25% over the past 24 hours, according to CoinGecko data.
    — Justina Lee,Joanna Ossinger, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
  • OpenRouter disclosed in May that weekly traffic had climbed from 5 trillion to 25 trillion tokens over six months.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of token

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