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undertone

[uhn-der-tohn] / ˈʌn dərˌtoʊn /


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The research service Citrini just authored a note sharing that upbeat undertone.

From MarketWatch Jun. 15, 2026

In the history of Musk, meanwhile, an odd undertone entered the conversation this week.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 6, 2026

And that adds a particularly tragic undertone to the coming persecution of the capital’s homeless people: Studies show that most homeless people were residents before they lost their homes.

From Slate Aug. 13, 2025

She continues: “The almonds add a touch of sweetness that helps cut through some of the heat from the chiles, while the peanuts add a buttery undertone to the dish.”

From Salon Mar. 31, 2025

Two voices called now, with an undertone of laughing disbelief.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford

Kevin Warsh’s address was terse following his first Fed meeting as chair, but his messaging carried decidedly hawkish undertones, fueling bets that the central bank may raise interest rates later this year.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

European dance music rhythms collide with contemporary hip-hop deliveries and progressive metal bass undertones as if they were always meant to coalesce.

From Los Angeles Times May 11, 2026

In hindsight, he said, the story of Rico, a teenager trying to measure up to the demands of fatherhood while being ill-equipped and lacking maturity to navigate the situation constructively, carried personal undertones.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 30, 2026

Stagflationary undertones were present in the ISM services print, however, Fjaerstedt said.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 7, 2026

So when Papa finally decided to, after extensive talks with the parish priest and insisting that all pagan undertones be removed from his title-taking ceremony, it was like a mini New Yam festival.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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