undertone

Example Sentences

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The visual gags that are part of Jake’s physical travails not only elicit chuckles but add a neurodivergent undertone to the story.

From Salon

When Nacua was informed of the undertone of the celebration he practiced with Ross, he apologized.

From Los Angeles Times

Along with a religious undertone, "they are what get people through the dark time", she explains.

From BBC

Meanwhile, John Lewis’s festive advert explores masculinity and emotion, leading some analysts to suggest it has undertones of one the year's biggest TV shows, Netflix drama Adolescence.

From BBC

"There was a sinister undertone and it was difficult to build rapport," she wrote in a statement.

From BBC