tone
Example Sentences
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Her tone has also changed, from renovate to preserve.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Kripke will continue to act as the steward of “The Boys” universe, allowing him to maintain the distinctive tone set by the original.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
“I feel like I let Chris down by not seeing the look in his eyes, or not hearing a tone in his voice—not being able to read it.”
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
She called him a "master manipulator" who "set the tone" at the home.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
I’ve never heard his tone of voice like this before.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
Vocabulary lists containing tone
The SAT: Language of the Test, List 2
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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Argumentative Writing
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