a shade

idiom

: a bit : a little
He is just a shade taller than his brother.

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The dramatic strapless dress featured angular elements throughout, with a sheer corseted bodice with exposed boning in a shade of black. Julia Teti, WWD, 2 Feb. 2025 Defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt’s fifth-year option would guarantee his 2026 salary at a shade more than $13 million. Matt Schneidman, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025 The consumer price index showed an increase of 0.4% in December, a shade above the estimate, and 2.9% annually, right on target. Jeff Cox, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025 Guests at the Dunlin, on John’s Island, will find much of the decor in their rooms clad in a shade of celadon that matches the color of the river grasses swaying in the marsh outside. Lauren Mowery, AFAR Media, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for a shade 

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“A shade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20shade. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

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