tone

Example Sentences

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The dry lake beds and bare mountains were cast in glow and shadow, the whole scene washed in cinnamon and brown sugar — earthy tones that felt almost edible.

From Los Angeles Times

“What had been a bullish backdrop of massive investment in AI infrastructure is increasingly shifting toward a more bearish tone, driven by concerns over industry disruption, widespread layoffs, and potential credit stress,” he writes.

From Barron's

The tone of the messages from this time is often jokey and indiscreet, occasionally veering into excruciatingly frank.

From BBC

She turned back to the boy, and when she spoke, her tone was markedly less friendly than it had been with Dickie McGinity.

From Literature

The look on his face and the tone of his voice were such that no one dared disobey.

From Literature