- plural of undertone.
undertones
Example Sentences
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But the idea of then building an Ebola facility just for US citizens on Kenyan territory sparked fear, as well as anger at the colonial undertones.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
Crouse’s father and his partner had a similar habit of writing stories with political undertones, Crouse said, asking audiences, “Who are you when the whistle blows?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2026
Stagflationary undertones were present in the ISM services print, however, Fjaerstedt said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026
Her creations give nods to nature, at times skew extraterrestrial, and have Afro-futuristic undertones.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 30, 2025
Robert and Josiah evaded her; they were deaf to those undertones.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
