1
: having tone or a specified tone : characterized or distinguished by a tone
2
of paper
: having a slight tint
3
a
: having the muscles firm and the skin taut
toned arms
b
of muscles
: firm and strong
toned abs
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Popular sedge plants include two-toned, coppery-brown Japanese sedge, as well as wispy brown New Zealand sedge.
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Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
Her husband, Shane, got in the frame to transition that video to the second clip, which was of Simpson modeling a plaid bikini and flaunting her toned figure.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Starting with a neutral such as taupe gives you the option to introduce warm- or cool-toned contrasting accents.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
Studley explained the biological process responsible for the lobster’s two-toned appearance.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
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Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
Her husband, Shane, got in the frame to transition that video to the second clip, which was of Simpson modeling a plaid bikini and flaunting her toned figure.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Starting with a neutral such as taupe gives you the option to introduce warm- or cool-toned contrasting accents.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
Studley explained the biological process responsible for the lobster’s two-toned appearance.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Toned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toned. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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