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tone

[tohn] / toʊn /






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Ziaire Williams set the tone of the Lakers’ new defensive style, pressuring the ball the full length of the court and injecting energy into his teammates.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

The technology allows for the insertion of what ElevenLabs calls "emotion tags" -- indicators that control the tone of the voice being replicated.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

In one of Transluce’s simulated conversations, the test account mentioned hearing and physically feeling a strange tone.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

Stop The Wedding sets the tone, with abrupt tempo changes that track Ashe's inner turmoil.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

There was a coolness in Anna May’s tone.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

Even more surprisingly, the brain cells became better at distinguishing these unusual tones as the experiment continued.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026

Moody jewel tones and rich finishes throughout the residence make it feel like a world of its own, but it’s conveniently located at the “meeting point” of Greenwich Village, the West Village, and SoHo.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026

Redesigned by Mike Moser Studio, the newly imagined space is all clean lines and warm tones.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

In one experiment, participants heard six short alarm melodies played with either conventional electronic tones or a more musical, xylophone-like sound.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

As Malevolent chanted Jack began to hear tones, melodies that played off one another in harsh, unpleasant ways.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

“Do you often wake up tired?” perfectly toned millennials with titles such as “wellness professional” ask me from my screen.

From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026

He has hinted the dot plot could be toned down or eventually shelved, but it’s unclear if he has enough support inside the Fed to take such a step.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

Wearing a life vest that showcased his toned arms, Macron cut a sporty figure as he vacationed at the Bregancon Fort, the presidential retreat, during France's August summer break.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

"I kind of toned it down, just to feel safer."

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

My black eyes have toned down, so now I just look tired, and I figure I’ll be good to go back to school next week.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King

Which is an argument for toning down the trash talk in online group chats where you can’t read expressions or read the room.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026

Dr Barrett explains that physiotherapy can help by "toning up and strengthening the key muscles which hold the skeleton together".

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

All three studios incorporate elements of strength training, stretching and toning using bands and weights as well.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2025

Backgrounds should not be digitally blurred or eliminated by burning down or by aggressive toning.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 10, 2024

“More than okay,” I say, toning down my excitement so I sound professional.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks


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