a shade

idiom

: a bit : a little

He is just a shade taller than his brother.

Examples of a shade in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For her onstage conversation with Shontell, the Duchess of Sussex opted for a coordinated set, featuring Brochu Walker’s Esme skirt in a shade of perle. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025

Available in 10 shades, the brand says the inspiration for the the new Cloud Paint blush comes from New York sunsets with a shade for every skin tone. —The Glamour Editors, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025

Pick a shade with less of the pastel Ely mentioned, instead opting for one that is deeper in tone and/or has a touch more warmth. —Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025

The Rays had the second-worst average home attendance in MLB at a shade under 10,000, just ahead of the Athletics, which play their home schedule at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, another minor-league facility. —Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025

Rhymes for a shade

• afraid
• allayed
• arcade
• arrayed
• assayed
• barmaid
• betrayed
• blockade
• bridesmaid
• brigade
• brocade
• buffeted