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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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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 The beaches shimmer in charcoal tones, while sunburnt locals and tourists alike sip espresso beneath striped umbrellas. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 Dark finishes were swapped with pastel tones, blue accents and golden colors, and mirrors were added to play off the natural light. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026 Its contour stick—a viral TikTok phenom—boasts seven shades, covering fair to deep skin tones. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026 Traditional tones like champagne, buttery beige, and honey are being reimagined with more gloss and depth. — Kat Suico, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026 In 1940 came the invention of nylon undergarments, which meant women of the midcentury could be more comfortable and less revealing in stockings that mimicked some skin tones. — April White, JSTOR Daily, 2 Sep. 2026 Foy also attended the Variety x Venice Film Festival pre-opening night party on Monday wearing a suit look which melded neutral tones and lustrous finishes. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

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Noun

This comprises five customizable ride modes for the 805 RX, plus reverse, allowing riders to adjust characteristics including power delivery, traction control and regenerative braking.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Organizations that skipped the fluency phase and jumped straight to agents are struggling too, because a workforce that has never worked with AI cannot supervise it or spot its failure modes.

— Emily Lewis-Pinnell, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of modes

Noun

The rapper’s all-black outfit was allowed, but his shades violated court etiquette.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Reminiscent of Isamu Noguchi’s iconic rice paper shades, this Japandi floor lamp uses linen for a softer take on the look.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of shades

Noun

Dark matter and dark energy, also not yet directly observed, together are the source of the vast majority of energy in the universe, but their physical natures are unknown.

— Don Figer, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Create characters built around lifepaths, natures, clan traits, and merits.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 30 July 2026

Definition of natures

Noun

Even as the identity of the South evolves, and more young people lose certain traits that are identifiably southern, manners remain one of the region’s most distinctive and steadfast qualities.

— Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026
Beneath Lamb’s unkempt appearance, crude manners, noxious flatulence, and stinging remarks lies one of the sharpest minds in MI5 and a man fiercely protective of his brood of misfits.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of manners

Noun

Conferences have rushed to ban it, while prominent personalities like Ohio State's Ryan Day have spoken out against it.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
The stars vying for this year’s Mirrorball trophy include actors, reality TV personalities and a Paralympian gold medalist.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of personalities

Noun

From anti-theft purses that look like chic handbags to polished trousers that feel more like comfy sweatpants, these styles are versatile, functional, and comfortable to boot—and prices start at just $8.

— Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Luckily, there are plenty of options to be found, including designer styles from Dries Van Noten, Proenza Schouler, and Celine, whose vibrant red sneakers that first appeared on the runway have now become permanent fixtures in their collections.

— Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of styles

Noun

No colors within this shade family can do it quite as effortlessly as smoky sage and olive, two hues the designer says can work in just about anywhere and with any application.

— Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026
Shop them packs of 16, 20, or 24 in warm white for a cozy glow or color-changing lights that fade between six different hues.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026

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