How to Use toned in a Sentence

toned

adjective
  • Blue-toned light may look serene.
    — Allison Palmer june 2, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
  • Blue-toned light may look serene.
    — Allison Palmer updated June 4, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
  • And the same holds true for cool-toned spaces.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 6 May 2026
  • This cool-toned brunette look has ashy tones throughout.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • In turn, acne scars fill out and the skin looks more even-toned.
    — Pia Velasco, Good Housekeeping, 9 Oct. 2020
  • For brighter, more even-toned skin, use one vial every two weeks.
    — Health.com, 11 Sep. 2020
  • On one wall, a tall two-toned shelf gives the space a spa-like ambiance.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, Peoplemag, 20 Aug. 2022
  • That leaves a lot of room to show off the model's toned figure.
    — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, 14 June 2021
  • And what better way is there to show off toned legs than with a wardrobe full of miniskirts?
    — Colleen Sheehan, Town & Country, 5 May 2021
  • The narrow tree produces small, blue-toned cones that look like berries.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Woods looks gorgeous in these goddess braids in a cool-toned, bronde hue.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 22 May 2026
  • The low-top sneakers have a two-toned design and a stripe along the side.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Nicole wore a stunning floor-length black gown that left her toned abs exposed.
    — Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 15 July 2023
  • The palate dances with high-toned red fruits, cardamom and notes of voilets.
    — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2022
  • The actress flashed her toned midriff in a sheer blouse layered over a light pink tube top.
    — Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Achieve a toned body and stronger ab muscles with the SmithShaper.
    — Popular Science, 24 Dec. 2020
  • For those with slim, toned legs, don't bury them in a pair of boxy, oversized chinos.
    — Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 16 Nov. 2022
  • Punch it up with a cool-toned chrome to add a hint of futuristic shine.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Top a pink nail with a blue-toned chrome to introduce a bit of contrast.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The cutouts put her toned abs and legs on full display, enhanced even more so by her black heels.
    — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022
  • Not to mention, the two-toned style adds a fashionable flare.
    — Jasmine Hyman Published, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2022
  • Choose a cool-toned ash blonde that matches your natural hair tone.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Here, a sliver of orangey-red pops against a cool-toned ruby hue.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Keke Palmer claimed warm-toned hair, turning heads with her rich ginger hue.
    — Larry Stansbury, Essence, 4 Aug. 2025
  • No doubt, Burns would have found the high-toned moralism of our age amusing.
    — Madeleine Kearns, National Review, 25 Jan. 2021
  • The setup and uniforms were pretty toned down.
    — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
  • In the photo, Hemsworth's son sports a red cape while the actor flaunts his toned arms.
    — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com, 21 Mar. 2022
  • The kitchen, complete with neutral-toned tile and a farmhouse sink, tones things down a bit.
    — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2019
  • This two-toned black and white swimsuit looks exactly like hers from the movie—which is so chic.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The photo on the left shows a more toned torso, a more even skin tone, and other slight changes.
    — Brittney McNamara, Teen Vogue, 17 Aug. 2018

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