TONES Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

tones

noun

plural of tone

as in modes

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 shades

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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achromatisms

as in natures

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 tones As sunlight filters through Earth’s atmosphere before reaching the lunar surface, blue light is scattered away while red wavelengths continue onward, bathing the moon in pinkish, copper and crimson tones. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 All muted metallics, but spanning blue, yellow, orange, green, and classic silver tones. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026 These tones can be used throughout a space to create a cocooning feel. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 12 Aug. 2026 The actor, his wife, and the three kids all coordinated in muted tones of blue and beige. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 11 Aug. 2026 In his heyday, Carpenter was masterful at juggling disparate tones. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026 Just below, the most ambiguous passage of the work refuses legibility altogether, blending the whites and grays of the child’s shirt with the tones of her fingers and the blue fabric of the chair behind them. — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026 The flames that burst from each copper pipe aren’t responsible for generating the organ’s tones. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026 More pre-fall favorites This fall, expect to see funnel-neck jackets, slim-fitting and lady jackets, sheer apparel, earth-tones and pops of color. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Early in the genre’s history, long before the advent of streaming and more passive modes of engaging with music, there was still an emphasis on sounds that got people moving.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026
These latest results looked at several previously unreported decay modes of X(2370).

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of modes

Noun

The causes and manners of death are pending the results of forensic autopsies that were scheduled for Sunday, per the news release from the coroners’ offices.

— Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Model turn-taking, sharing, and good manners, and try to arrange play dates where your child can practice their social skills.

— Fiona Tapp, Parents, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of manners

Noun

Decked out in rainbow colors, Kotb embraced Hope and Haley Joy, who popped in their own colorful costumes.

— Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Choose from a mix of Sterling Forever's classics, like tennis bracelets and necklaces, pendant styles, studs, hoops and more accented with beautiful colors.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of colors

Noun

But the Iran war cannot be blamed entirely on the influence of individual personalities.

— Emma Ashford, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2026
Courtesy of Xfinity/Rock Studios Reality television introduces audiences to fresh personalities, many of whom go on to establish careers after their time on the show.

— Jacqueline Jevtich, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of personalities

Noun

Thin hair naturally loses density toward the ends, Taylor says, which is why longer styles can sometimes look wispy no matter how healthy the hair is.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 11 Aug. 2026
Elsewhere in high fashion, McQueen has embraced corset-like footwear with a range of styles including the peep-toe Lexie Pumps worn by Sophie Thatcher and other silhouettes like the fall 2026 Koko wedge pump with brogue trim.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of styles

Noun

Meanwhile, Chanel’s creative director Matthieu Blazy has been playing with color in his two-toned shoe designs, incorporating hues including gold, bright red, burgundy and mint green.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
The four new guest suites are each unique, and designed to embrace Nantucket’s coastal landscape with soft blues and greens layered with warm woods, brick hues, and brass accents.

— Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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