shades of

idiom

—used to say what or who one is reminded of when looking at or thinking about someone or something

a former actor who's now a politician—shades of Ronald Reagan

Examples of shades of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Stewart stunned on the red carpet, wearing shades of gold. —Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024

Greater Cincinnati residents were treated to views of the northern lights, with shades of pink and ribbons of green light Friday night and into Saturday morning. —Enquirer Staff, The Enquirer, 11 May 2024

Fall is by far the most popular time for visitors when the mountains transform into shades of amber, yellow and orange. —Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024

Shop the duffle bag on sale in 21 colors, including neutrals and several shades of blue. —Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024

Emma had spent plenty of mornings with me on a deer stand—both of us shivering quietly in the predawn cold, watching the woods slowly brighten from tones of blue and gray to more vibrant shades of brown and gold. —Alice Jones Webb, Field & Stream, 8 May 2024

Its striking plume-like flower heads bloom in bright shades of orange, red, purple, yellow, and cream. —Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2024

Many shades of ‘none’ The religiously unaffiliated are a diverse group. —Katie Corcoran, The Conversation, 6 May 2024

These Begonias will grow about 18 inches tall and wide and are available in shades of both red and pink. —Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 4 May 2024