tone
noun
any sound considered with reference to its quality, pitch, strength, source, etc..
toning
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present participleof tone.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Done safely, Reformer Pilates can bring significant benefits, including improved posture, increased flexibility, and full-body muscle toning.
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
Still, a generation of young Chinese raised on expectations of ever-increasing prosperity is quietly protesting by toning down their career ambitions and tuning out government calls to sacrifice for the national good.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 19, 2026
So the only real changes to the brilliance from the original script were toning it down at certain moments and making it more affordable to make.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2025
AP’s news values and principles explain that minor photo editing, including cropping and toning and color adjustments, are acceptable when necessary for clear and accurate reproduction and should maintain the authentic nature of the photograph.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 10, 2024
A walk, too, that hinted at excess, as though it spoke of something in need of toning down.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
