How to Use two-toned in a Sentence

two-toned

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  • 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
  • There was the retro blonde bob, a two-toned pink look, long blonde layers, and even longer bouncy waves to name just a few.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 19 Dec. 2023
  • Grab the season’s two most iconic colors and create a two-toned look that gets straight to the point.
    Ariana Yaptangco, ELLE, 30 Aug. 2023
  • The two-toned red top is a darker pattern against a more vibrant red backdrop, with teal around the sleeves and down the side of the kit.
    Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2024
  • The English actress teamed her two-toned shift dress with a teensy white purse and Mary Jane block heels.
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2023
  • This curly girl went two-toned with her orange tresses.
    ELLE, 21 July 2023
  • Elk appear almost two-toned, with a tan or creamy body and flanks, and a distinct mane that extends from the shoulder to the ears.
    Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 28 Sep. 2023
  • In another, she's seen with a two-toned bowl cut with bangs and is clad in a bright yellow raincoat.
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 9 May 2023
  • For the video, which premiered on July 17, Cardi B first appeared with a two-toned lob.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 18 July 2023
  • Two oversized two-toned spades adorn either side of the 72-inch scarf, which is finished with a long braided fringe.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Along with a small black purse, Shakira showed off her straightened two-toned blonde hair with dark lowlights.
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 11 July 2023
  • But Gomez was previously seen on set in a two-toned trench this week and a David's Bridal wedding dress last month.
    Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Rainier Cherries The skins of these candy-sweet, two-toned cherries are rosy on one side and golden on the other, with light flesh.
    Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 13 July 2023
  • Meanwhile, Cooper wore a striped jacket over a blue graphic tee, dark slacks and a two-toned baseball cap.
    Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 6 Oct. 2023
  • In the front row that day in the early aughts was Deion Sanders — sharply dressed in a floor-length, pinstripe stunna suit, two-toned wing tips and his signature half-inch cut.
    Tyler R. Tynes, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2023
  • What to Consider: Many of the suits are patterned or two-toned, which might feel too busy for minimalists.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2023
  • But the Rangers are not taking a full-scale dive into a bold color scheme, like the Marlins with red/turquoise or San Diego with two-toned neon pink and blue lettering.
    Evan Grant, Dallas News, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Meanwhile, Krasinski wore a two-toned tuxedo with a cream jacket and dark pants, accented by a crisp bow tie.
    Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 15 Jan. 2024
  • The two-toned Basketball Club Cardigan, meanwhile, is the star of the collection with its stylish jacquard-herringbone pattern.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2023
  • To tie in those vibrant hues, Hayslett chose a two-toned paint palette for the cabinetry, which matches the veining in the Carrara marble countertops.
    Kate McGregor, ELLE Decor, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Crafted with soft, full-grain leather, these classic logo-first sandals feature a two-toned neutral hue.
    Town & Country, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Opt for Veronica Beard’s two-toned take or Mango’s classic black choice, which comes adorned with a row of glittering gold buttons.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Tory Burch ballet flats Any fashion lover would be happy to unwrap these two-toned ballet flats from Tory Burch this year.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Her most recent dinner outfit was a stretchy earthy green set from Jade Cropper that consisted of a two-toned cropped tank and a tight, matching maxi skirt that featured a hip cutout.
    Seventeen, 7 June 2023
  • Her eye makeup, as well as her lips, leaned towards two-toned notes: brown upper lids with gold eyelids, dark lip liner with a natural lip, all centered around her green eyes.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 24 Jan. 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
  • The kitchen, with two-toned cabinetry and stainless appliances, anchors an open living area, where glass sliders open to a tranquil balcony.
    Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com, 2 June 2023
  • Handbag heroes have also hit the sale—think JW Anderson’s two-toned tote to Altuzarra’s practical, but chic bucket bag.
    Maia Torres, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2023
  • The carousel starts with a cheeky pic of the star posing while wearing black under-eye patches and a bright look comprised of a two-toned lime and forest-green Marc Jacobs Acid Bunny hoodie layered over a high-neck zip-up.
    Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Feb. 2023
  • 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

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