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
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From nearly every corner, the views turn cinematic, especially from the sea-facing guest rooms that frame both the coast and the shifting shades of blue in the water.
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
With everything finally out on the table, everything contains far more shades of gray than either of them realized.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 23 May 2025
Most graphics cards today tend to be plainer, and colors are often limited to just black, white, and shades of gray.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 21 May 2025
The rest of his body is covered in different shades of denim.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
With everything finally out on the table, everything contains far more shades of gray than either of them realized.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 23 May 2025
Most graphics cards today tend to be plainer, and colors are often limited to just black, white, and shades of gray.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 21 May 2025
The rest of his body is covered in different shades of denim.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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“Shades of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shades%20of. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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