tone of voice
Americannoun
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tones of voice
plural
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Dogs normally interpret people using many signals at once, including facial expressions, body language, tone of voice, and scent.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
It’s meant to be first in a new category of emotionally intelligent robots, trained to respond appropriately to our tone of voice, body language and overall vibe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
“People say: ‘I hadn’t heard someone talk to me in that tone of voice since my grandfather was alive.’
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 2025
But Mamdani’s speech was not the ritual of unity and healing they wanted and expected, and they were reduced to mumbled excuses about the microphone, his tone of voice and his inexperience.
From Salon ● Nov. 8, 2025
Mami's tone of voice did not invite contradiction.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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