Examples of two-toned in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The balls, slightly smaller than ping-pong balls and two-toned like fishing bobbers, contain a powdered chemical that reacts with glycol antifreeze to generate flames about 30 seconds after the machine injects that substance. Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 25 Apr. 2024 One side is gold and the other is red, vertically two-toned in Chiefs colors. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024 The two-toned monochromatic jacket cinched at her waist in a flattering way while underneath a flowing gray layer was draped just grazing the back of her white pointed-toe boots. Essence, 22 Apr. 2024 Universal Thread Camera Crossbody Bag This bag from Universal Thread has a convenient exterior pocket that’s great for carrying essentials on the go, and its two-toned adjustable strap looks so similar to Swift’s. Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024 This two-toned set from Amazon adds a bit of fashion flair to the typical spring formula without sacrificing comfort. Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024 Complete the masterfully minimalist look in Tibi’s two-toned trousers, a pair of polished white loafers from Khaite, and Lié Studios’s drop earrings. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024 Keeping with the oversized theme, the Hollywood titan also donned a pair of two-toned, geometric sunglasses and gold drop earrings. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2024 In the video, Strain, wearing a two-toned shirt, crosses the street with a group and checks his phone. Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of two-toned was in 1886

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“Two-toned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/two-toned. Accessed 1 May. 2024.

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