tone
Example Sentences
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Refereeing at the start of a tournament often seem to sets the tone.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Going through the specifics will feel less tedious if the tone is one of excitement.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Her tone has also changed, from renovate to preserve.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
It really sets the tone for the whole season.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Based on the tone of her voice, you’d think I just asked him if he wanted to read an entire novel in Greek.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
Vocabulary lists containing tone
The SAT: Language of the Test, List 2
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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Argumentative Writing
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