UNDERTONES Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

undertones

noun

plural of undertone

as in rumors

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Relevance

as in overtones

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achromatisms

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Noun

The whispers about their similarities intensified on the announcement of the engagement of Crown Prince Hussein, son of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania, to Rajwa in August 2022.

— Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 17 Oct. 2026
High prices also a factor But despite positive weather news and whispers of an abundance of crab, other factors could affect prices in adverse ways for consumers.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of whispers

Noun

While the weather was overcast—and the puffer coats and bomber jackets were in moody neutral hues—the day was about to get a whole lot brighter.

— Eden Stuart, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026
Its frothy, pastel hues and single moment of contrived levity (when one dance claims a trumpet solo for a joke about jamming her toe) is one of those quintessential examples of Balanchine’s repertoire showing its age.

— Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of hues

Noun

That flattened front-end design is lifted loosely from the GT1 Le Mans racer, while the back half has tinges of the 959.

— Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 15 Oct. 2026
With the help of Nollet, Anderson’s hair was blown and teased away from her forehead, with tinges of pink poking through.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of tinges

Noun

Nordic drama is still often associated internationally with crime, darker tones and a certain visual restraint.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Designed by notable furniture and interior designer Yabu Pushelberg (whose projects also include JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo), rooms are awash in warm gray tones and feature upholstered linen beds.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of tones

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