OVERTONE Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

overtone

noun

Definition of overtone

as in undertone

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achromatism

as in signal

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Recent Examples of overtone 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 Rittenhouse was also 17 at the time, and claimed self defense in a case with strong racial and political overtones that also spurred large, controversial online fundraising campaigns. — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 15 June 2026 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 The film is described as a psychological melodrama with almost supernatural overtones, suspended between musical backstage, ghost story, and a toxic relationship between two brilliant women who know each other too well. — Maddalena Gomez, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overtone

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Noun

Like gray carpets, the key is to pay close attention to the beige carpet’s undertone.

— Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
Wear each shade on its own or layer them to adjust the depth and undertone.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026

Definition of undertone

Noun

What that translates to for audiences is better intelligibility — words that land rather than wash — and a cleaner overall mix, because the engineer is no longer spending mental and technical energy fighting unwanted signal at the source.

— Dave Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
That said, the court's refusal to intervene at this point is at least a tentative signal that favors the law.

— Nina Totenberg, NPR, 6 July 2026

Definition of signal

Noun

These include rolled or folded leaf blades, a dark or blue tinge to the foliage, or lingering footprints after walking on the lawn.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
In this stingray photo, the sand and gravel appear more distinct and defined in the high-resolution shot—even the blue spots look a tinge punchier.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026

Definition of tinge

Noun

Three months later, the Supreme Court voted to allow immigration agents to stop people based on racial or ethnic characteristics while still-ongoing litigation against it proceeded.

— Ken B. Morales, ProPublica, 1 July 2026
For example, the experienced representative knew from past cases that when the customer had three particular characteristics, the usual answer would be wrong.

— Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of characteristic

Noun

Destinations that combine crystal-clear seas, warm sand tones and unspoilt scenery consistently stand out as the places people most dream about visiting.

— Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
Navigation instructions are presented in plenty of time and with a confident tone.

— James Raia, Mercury News, 5 July 2026

Definition of tone

Noun

The research behind scent training for dogs A growing body of evidence suggests that scent work is one of the most effective and accessible forms of enrichment available for anxious dogs.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
The attack, which was confirmed by local Russian officials, provides further evidence of Kyiv's enhanced long-range drone capabilities and comes on the eve of a crunch NATO summit.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 7 July 2026

Definition of evidence

Noun

While warm, earthy walls create a harmonious look, cooler hues, such as soft blues and grays, add a refreshing contrast.

— Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
Researchers recently visualized a set of images across a spectrum of red, white, and blue hues compiled by the Chandra X-ray Observatory as well as the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026

Definition of hue

Noun

Tailor The Experience To Your Audience One strategy is understanding the audience and their preferred user interface—developers do not appreciate wasting tokens or time on frills rather than the substance of their ask.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Rather than concentrating reserve income with a single issuer, Open USD says partners will be able to mint and redeem tokens at no cost while sharing reserve earnings after a management fee.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 2 July 2026

Definition of token

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