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It is to Mr. Kolomiiets’s credit that his score rarely strikes an overly noble or lofty tone.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

As the first “Magnificent Seven” company to report earnings, Meta will set the tone for the other Big Tech companies that are investing heavily in AI.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

But his tone has changed slightly following input from younger leftists, and the incumbent now calls himself the "king of the selfie."

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

Last December, Gomez clarified a shift in her vocal tone, telling fans on Instagram, “sometimes things happen.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

That’s when the tone between us changes, and the reality of the empty room dawns on me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

Even more surprisingly, the brain cells became better at distinguishing these unusual tones as the experiment continued.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026

Moody jewel tones and rich finishes throughout the residence make it feel like a world of its own, but it’s conveniently located at the “meeting point” of Greenwich Village, the West Village, and SoHo.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026

You may have also seen Jujube Nougat Candies on social media—their nostalgic look and jewel tones give them a particular visual appeal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

A score by Latham and Shelby Gaines balances discordant, atonal tones with suspense-driven sound design that captures the creaking noises of the forest and the concealed dangers it holds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

When the sun finally rose I stayed on the floor, eyes closed, breathing slow, deep breaths, while my parents ransacked my mini fridge and discussed me in hushed tones.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

“Do you often wake up tired?” perfectly toned millennials with titles such as “wellness professional” ask me from my screen.

From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026

Wearing a life vest that showcased his toned arms, Macron cut a sporty figure as he vacationed at the Bregancon Fort, the presidential retreat, during France's August summer break.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

"I kind of toned it down, just to feel safer."

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

They toned down the Vegas kitsch when redecorating.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

My black eyes have toned down, so now I just look tired, and I figure I’ll be good to go back to school next week.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King

Are coaches at the World Cup reacting to Collina's warnings and toning down their tactics.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

Even while toning it down for the largest audience he’ll ever have, Mr. Fuentes still came off as an internet mashup of the worst of the 20th century.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2025

So the only real changes to the brilliance from the original script were toning it down at certain moments and making it more affordable to make.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2025

AP’s news values and principles explain that minor photo editing, including cropping and toning and color adjustments, are acceptable when necessary for clear and accurate reproduction and should maintain the authentic nature of the photograph.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 10, 2024

With some alternation of terms, some toning down, the passage could describe the building of a termite nest.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas