The beautifully rich tones of this picture lend themselves well to a ruby wedding anniversary.

Its deep tone lends itself to lugubriousness and heroics, shadowy brooding or rhapsodic light, all crucial elements of the 19th- and 20th-century Russian compositional palette.

The tone of conversation, he thought in some corner of his brain, didn't lend itself to lounging among all those soft, colorful pillows.

But the precise focus and sober tone of this professional body's resolution lends theological weight to the widespread criticism of the Vatican's ruling.

His bowing is assured and his tone virile and finished, yet he lends no discernible nuance to his efforts.

The calm tone lent bite to the reproof.

However, she notes that unlike those adaptations, the sinister tone of the period pieces could lend itself the label of a "feel bad" heritage television drama.

For those listening inside the cabin the tone of his voice could have lent little encouragement.

His unusuqqowncast tone lent credence to his comment that he q a good night's sleep, as well.

Anthony's droning professorial tone lent a conviction to his words that all of Weir's passion hadn't been able to create.