undertones
Example Sentences
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Stagflationary undertones were present in the ISM services print, however, Fjaerstedt said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
He appeared on the soundtrack to Dhurandhar, a movie released last year, the political undertones of which were not well received in Pakistan where the film is banned.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026
Her creations give nods to nature, at times skew extraterrestrial, and have Afro-futuristic undertones.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025
Alluding to Paul’s rise in power is imagery steeped in religious undertones.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2025
The color climbs over the woman's body, changing it from pale gray to soft beige with yellowy undertones.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
