UNDERTONES Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

undertones

noun

plural of undertone

as in rumors

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as in overtones

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achromatisms

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Noun

Last year, footage of a skeleton prop at a winter Zac Brown Band concert drew whispers of devil worship.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
But his contract runs out in March, and for nearly a year there have been whispers that his extension is coming soon.

— Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of whispers

Noun

No colors within this shade family can do it quite as effortlessly as smoky sage and olive, two hues the designer says can work in just about anywhere and with any application.

— Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026
Shop them packs of 16, 20, or 24 in warm white for a cozy glow or color-changing lights that fade between six different hues.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of hues

Noun

Spongy Olives Olives that become spongy or develop pink or red tinges are spoiled.

— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026
The inn will soon open a restaurant, Viola’s Bar and Bistro (named after Baker’s grandmother), serving French cuisine with Southern tinges on the vintage servingware Baker collected.

— Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of tinges

Noun

For a bold and vibrant fall hair transformation, consider colors with warm tones that add depth and glow to your look.

— Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026
For fall 2026, specifically, Schwartz says his clients are looking for richer, darker tones without sacrificing shine, softness, and movement.

— Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of tones

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