UNDERTONE Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

undertone

noun

Definition of undertone

as in overtone

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Dissimilar Words

achromatism

as in whisper

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Recent Examples of undertone Available in a highly pigmented range of 12 shades that pair well with every skin tone and undertone, the product provides a dewy, vibrant finish. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026 In this novel Amis is as unflappable as ever, and his dry humour and the dark undertone of the novel are exactly my taste. — Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026 Every room already has features that are there to stay, and a new flooring shouldn't being in yet another undertone. — Jason Rueger, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 The film carries a psychosexual undertone and touches on depression, identity and faith. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undertone

Recent Examples of Synonyms for undertone

Noun

There was also the biblical overtone to Peter, Paul and Mary.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026
Rittenhouse was also 17 at the time, and claimed self defense in a case with strong racial and political overtones that also spurred large, controversial online fundraising campaigns.

— Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 15 June 2026

Definition of overtone

Noun

There are whispers in France of these protests transforming into another Yellow Vests movement, which was leaderless, nationwide and unified a broad church of grievances.

— Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
Dyson Air Purifier Prime Day Deals The Dyson Hushjet is a compact, small-form air purifier that's whisper-quiet but powerful.

— Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of whisper

Noun

Michael Douglas is confirming a rumor that has followed him around for decades.

— Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Social media accounts churn out AI images simply because celebrity rumors generate clicks and engagement—traffic that can ultimately be monetized by the people producing it and the platforms hosting it.

— Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of rumor

Noun

Each of these hues, NASA’s analysis confirms, correspond to different types of ancient volcanism, from glasslike oozes to rubbly pyroclastic flow deposits.

— Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026
While the brown is a more subdued hue, Aquazzura currently offers the style in metallic gold and pink for $1,085.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of hue

Noun

Lancôme’s Idôle 3 Serum Supertint Skin Tint What exactly goes into a skin tint that graces the complexions of Mendes, Holmes, Sarandon, and gets the highest praise from a talented makeup artist?

— Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 Oct. 2026
After application, its translucent color develops into a rosy tint, unique to every person.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026