undertone

Example Sentences

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Along with a religious undertone, "they are what get people through the dark time", she explains.

From BBC

The event usually carries political undertones, and that has become more overt this year, with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine looming large over the proceedings.

From New York Times

It's very abstract, to be honest, but the undertone is about fighting for love.

From BBC

"There's a suggestion, an undertone as to why wouldn't you do the festival somewhere else. But the question you always ask head on is: 'Why not?' Wrexham is the place."

From BBC

“If you think that’s shallow, why don’t you throw out all your stuff for love?” he says, with a bitter undertone and a sickeningly sweet smile.

From New York Times