undertone
Example Sentences
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In the history of Musk, meanwhile, an odd undertone entered the conversation this week.
Her creations give nods to nature, at times skew extraterrestrial, and have Afro-futuristic undertones.
From Los Angeles Times
The visual gags that are part of Jake’s physical travails not only elicit chuckles but add a neurodivergent undertone to the story.
From Salon
When Nacua was informed of the undertone of the celebration he practiced with Ross, he apologized.
From Los Angeles Times
Along with a religious undertone, "they are what get people through the dark time", she explains.
From BBC
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