undertone

Example Sentences

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The brown butter lends a nutty undertone and caramel depth, a quiet bitterness that keeps the sweetness in check.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

In the history of Musk, meanwhile, an odd undertone entered the conversation this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

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

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

“A twenty,” Harry corrected him in an undertone, uncomfortably aware of Mr. Roberts trying to catch every word.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling