undertones

noun

plural of undertone
1
as in rumors

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  1. whispers
  2. hues
  3. tinges
  4. tones
Noun
  • Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on cruise controversies and wedding whispers.
    — , FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
  • But whispers of two young French watchmaking wunderkinder spread quickly.
    — The Editors, Robb Report, 27 June 2026
Definition of whispers
Noun
  • The fabric in the collection—dubbed Vitalife—was created in shades ranging from pastels to deeper hues like a rust red.
    — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • Find seven frosted glass nail ideas that range from Popsicle-stained to iced matcha hues, ahead.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Definition of hues
Noun
  • The tinges of regret over What Might Have Been for him tremble just beneath his and the movie’s surface.
    — Adam Graham, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
  • Stems and leaves take on deep red tinges in the fall.
    — Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 4 May 2026
Definition of tinges
Noun
  • Grab this gorgeous burgundy color or opt for five other options, including animal print and neutral tones.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • The accommodations strike a balance between rustic and refined, with neutral tones and natural materials that call back to the estate’s heritage while offering guests an atmosphere of refined comfort.
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Definition of tones
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