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undertones

NOUN

suggestion, whisper

Synonyms

STRONGEST

connotation overtone tinge undercurrent

STRONG

association atmosphere buzz feeling flavor hint hum implication mumble murmur mutter rumor touch trace

WEAK

low tone

Antonyms

STRONG

lot

Example Sentences

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European dance music rhythms collide with contemporary hip-hop deliveries and progressive metal bass undertones as if they were always meant to coalesce.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Stagflationary undertones were present in the ISM services print, however, Fjaerstedt said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Her creations give nods to nature, at times skew extraterrestrial, and have Afro-futuristic undertones.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

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 • Nov. 8, 2025

Some chocolates have undertones of cherry or coffee or vanilla.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence