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warm tone

American  

noun

Photography.
  1. a yellow, brown, olive, or reddish tinge in a black-and-white print.


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But Trump took a warm tone during Monday’s meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

But here, Alejandro had written and composed a romantic ballad with soft strings descending like falling leaves, with the piano dancing around his warm tone.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2024

Earthy artwork complements the warm tone of the walls and furthers the juxtaposition of the inky black statement pieces.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2023

Heller uses color and production design to establish a warm tone around her occasionally manic protagonist.

From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2023

Mom says that Dad and Grandpa Ted had the same kind of warm tone, low and soft, good for storytelling.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio

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