undertones
Example Sentences
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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
Stagflationary undertones were present in the ISM services print, however, Fjaerstedt said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026
He appeared on the soundtrack to Dhurandhar, a movie released last year, the political undertones of which were not well received in Pakistan where the film is banned.
From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2026
“It’s like a Disney castle that’s got Gothic and dark undertones to it,” Cotton says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2025
Some chocolates have undertones of cherry or coffee or vanilla.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
