set the tone

phrase

: to establish a quality, feeling, or attitude by a manner of speaking or writing

Her lighthearted question set the tone for the rest of the interview.

Examples of set the tone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fashion and beauty industry veteran Duncan set the tone in a black velvet bustier Alaïa dress from Pieter Mulier’s final collection for the house, finished with her signature red lip in Heartstop, one of Atlas Atelier’s new shades. — Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026

Against Clemson, linebackers Chase Smith and Mo Toure set the tone with their physicality in the run game. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Odom set the tone early, capitalizing on a broken play with a 40-yard touchdown to Umari Hatcher. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026

And the showdown against Florida could set the tone for the rest of Missouri’s season. — Pj Green october 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

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