undertones

Example Sentences

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Green has a toothier texture and fresher flavor; red is saucier with dusky, earthen undertones.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 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

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

I've never worn any other color besides the deep pink Du Barry claims brings out the honey undertones in my brown skin.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton