TONE Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

tone

noun

ˈtōn

Definition of tone

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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Relevance

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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achromatism

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 With a range of earthy tones to choose from, olive green is a great place to start to embrace the change of the season. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026 And before Friday’s game, hours before the casino sighting, Lovullo seemed to strike a conciliatory tone. — Marc Carig, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026 Christine Jahan, the founder of Christine Jahan Designs, recommends sticking to soft, muted tones. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026 Faux wood greys, especially those with cooler tones, are on the way out. — Jason Rueger, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tone

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Noun

And users can choose from feeds with different algorithms, like those focused on animals or style or the most popular videos on the app.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Read More TopicsVenice Film Festival Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.

— Radhika Seth, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of style

Noun

Portkey monetizes observability, Kong sells a broader API platform, and LiteLLM can be self-hosted.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
With fatter paychecks, customers are rebelling against the chains that serve up shrinkflation and replace workers with broken self-checkout machines and touchscreen kiosks.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of self

Noun

Electronic rider aids include Bosch cornering ABS, 3-stage traction control, five riding modes, a 6-axis IMU, a bi-directional quickshifter, cruise control, and TPMS.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026
The release also introduces enhanced performance tracking, highlighted by Driving Range analytics, automatic round tracking, and a new multiplayer mode in Skill Strike, plus the addition of Victory Ranch Golf Club to Full Swing’s course library.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of mode

Noun

The same California Craftsman look; almost identical plank siding; a similar tasteful yet cheery color palette.

— Julie Z. Weil, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026
Coverage of the Arday story was out of proportion to his position in society, reflecting the higher standard to which people of color are held when compared with their white peers, Vernon said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of color

Noun

The fewer than 200 attendees at last week’s semi-secret session in the museum’s intimate Clive Davis Theater had done a good job of helping keep the nature of the performance under wraps until now.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Game Changer is competitive by nature, but only a few of the players take that competition seriously.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of nature

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

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toned-down

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