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tones

  • plural
    of tone.
    tone
    noun
    any sound considered with reference to its quality, pitch, strength, source, etc..
  • present tense form
    of tone (3rd person singular).
    tone
    noun
    any sound considered with reference to its quality, pitch, strength, source, etc..

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We sat just a few feet from him, as he conversed with his legal team in hushed tones and spoke to the judge purely to confirm details like his name and age.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

Her wide-ranging contralto—the lowest of female vocal types—could produce rich, cello-like tones or ascend easily into the soprano realm.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

But what Kallas said next, in tones of evident frustration, was more telling: “The question is, what do we do about this?”

From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2026

“Usually, Tibetan terriers come in black and white, but we wanted Max, who came in earth tones, because he matched the furniture,” says Neece.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

Then I use my 4B pencil to create darker tones, increasing the contrast.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam