How to Use undertone in a Sentence

undertone

noun
  • The fabric is a rich brown color with undertones of red.
  • The play is a comedy with dark undertones.
  • She commented in an undertone that the music was really not very good.
  • Too many flash a blue undertone that does not match with all homes.
    — Brian Sodoma, azcentral, 10 May 2018
  • And then this undertone track comes in.
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 June 2026
  • If a lighter shade is your goal, watch for green or gold undertones.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Look for a white with undertones of a color used in the room.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Warm it up in a warm mauve color with a hint of brown undertones.
    — Celeste Polanco, Essence, 3 June 2025
  • The shade feels has a cool undertone to it that makes my teeth look whiter and brighter, too.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 Nov. 2025
  • My undertones of the skin, too, mouth and cheek, were not at all rosy, but more plum.
    — Ed Park, The New York Review of Books, 8 Apr. 2020
  • There’s a distinct whiskey undertone and the base note is oak.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Nov. 2022
  • Tangy undertones livened up a soup with fish, tomatoes and greens.
    — Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 5 Sep. 2019
  • The name evokes deep ocean waters; the hue is a deep blue with green undertones.
    — Elizabeth Mayhew, Twin Cities, 6 July 2019
  • This sweet strain has strong notes of pineapple, and undertones of earth and pine.
    — Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Many undertones are at play in this reunion.
    — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Ask for a warm blonde with golden undertones.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Feb. 2026
  • If that's right, there's a racial undertone in the comment should slap you in the face.
    — Z. Byron Wolf, CNN, 18 Apr. 2018
  • Thanks to gray-green undertones, instead of cool blue ones, there's a warmth to it.
    — Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024
  • These wines are dark, smoky, and full of black fruit, pepper, and meaty undertones.
    — Emily Price, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Wear each shade on its own or layer them to adjust the depth and undertone.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026
  • Wear each shade on its own or layer them to adjust the depth and undertone.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 June 2026
  • Deep skin tones are often all assumed to have warm undertones, which is a myth.
    — Essence, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The same rules for undertones apply—warm floors pair best with warm walls, and cool floors with cool walls.
    — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
  • There's a nuance to black nail polish, and the proof is in the undertone.
    — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 13 Aug. 2021
  • The aroma has loads of grapefruit with undertones of lemon and grass.
    — Markus Haas, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Apr. 2018
  • The dusty rose candles have soft gray undertones with a tree bark-style finish.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The toasted oak comes through on the nose, along with undertones of coffee.
    — Tony Sachs, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The best rule to follow is to pick a mask that has the same undertone as your starting base.
    — Giulia Lenzi, Vogue, 8 June 2026
  • To balance the full look, bring in a white comforter with bright or warm undertones.
    — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2024
  • Charred onions add a smoky undertone to this easy skillet salsa.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026

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