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undertone

[uhn-der-tohn] / ˈʌn dərˌtoʊn /


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In the history of Musk, meanwhile, an odd undertone entered the conversation this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

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

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

And that adds a particularly tragic undertone to the coming persecution of the capital’s homeless people: Studies show that most homeless people were residents before they lost their homes.

From Slate • Aug. 13, 2025

But the graduation festivities at the school in Carson had an ominous undertone, as word had spread ahead of the event that U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2025

Despite the steady musical undertone in his speaking voice Finny couldn’t carry a tune, and he couldn’t remember the melody or the words to any song.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles




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