Tonalist

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An American racehorse famous for winning big races like the Belmont Stakes

proper noun
/ˈtoʊnəlɪst/

: Tonalist

Did Tonalist compete in the Kentucky Derby?

Examples

Tonalist became well known after his victory in the 2014 Belmont Stakes.
The trainer celebrated as Tonalist crossed the finish line ahead of the competition.
Many fans remember Tonalist for his impressive performance on the racetrack.
The champion racehorse Tonalist won the Belmont Stakes in 2014.
His jockey, Rosario, won last year's Belmont Stakes aboard Tonalist.
Tonalist became famous for his stunning victory in the Belmont Stakes.
During the race, Tonalist demonstrated incredible speed and stamina to win the Belmont.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Tonalist looks like a name made from tone ('sound or character') with the ending -ist ('a person connected with'). A helpful way to remember the racehorse Tonalist is to think of a horse with a strong 'tone' or presence on the track, so the name suggests a horse known for its style or character.