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tone

noun as in pitch, volume

noun as in color

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noun as in condition of the body

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Citizens Bank Park was a madhouse in Game 1, but the crowd for Game 2 was comparatively toned down.

But on Monday, the Brazilian government said the two leaders spoke in a "friendly tone" for half an hour and "reminisced about the good chemistry" they had in New York.

From BBC

Striking a remorseful tone, she told members she wished the party had scrapped the legislation when it was still in power.

From BBC

There’s a moment when Robbie tells Tom, a former priest, that there’s nothing waiting for us on the other side of death, and there’s nothing intimidating about his tone.

From Salon

Despite the confrontational tone of the marching chants, the vibe was generally positive.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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