tone of voice
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His tone of voice matured, too, gaining a depth and wisdom that at times put him in the same league as Leonard Cohen and Johnny Cash.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 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
Maron said he always had “a problem” with Maher’s tone of voice, and that his stand-up is “just not for me.”
From Salon • Aug. 25, 2025
“Oh, he’s handsome all right,” Juanita’s tone of voice told us exactly how she felt about him.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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