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
Copyright infringement is black and white, but there are shades of gray around its edges.
—
David Nield, Popular Science, 25 Apr. 2024
The images have the potential to show nearly infinite shades of gray—any of which could signify something clinically relevant, Katerina Dodelzon MD, an associate professor of radiology specializing in breast imaging at Weill Cornell Medicine, told Health.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 19 Apr. 2024
Here, soft shades of periwinkle offer a colorful counterpoint to white walls and fixtures.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2024
Schafer’s gown, which featured a v-neckline and figure-flattering silhouette, was hand-painted in muted shades of blue, yellow and white.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
What to wear during the solar eclipse Experts at Solar Eyeglasses recommend wearing shades of red and green to enhance your eclipse viewing experience and avoid neutral tones, such as black, white, gray and brown.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 7 Apr. 2024
In the spring, heavy rains make the waterfalls especially active, and in the fall, the leaves turn beautiful shades of orange, red, and yellow.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024
Single or double flowers in many shades of pink, white, orange, or red emerge before the glossy, dark green leaves.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
Rhubarb is primarily depicted in various shades of red, but depending on the variety, its color can range from pale green to crimson.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
David Nield, Popular Science, 25 Apr. 2024
The images have the potential to show nearly infinite shades of gray—any of which could signify something clinically relevant, Katerina Dodelzon MD, an associate professor of radiology specializing in breast imaging at Weill Cornell Medicine, told Health.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 19 Apr. 2024
Here, soft shades of periwinkle offer a colorful counterpoint to white walls and fixtures.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2024
Schafer’s gown, which featured a v-neckline and figure-flattering silhouette, was hand-painted in muted shades of blue, yellow and white.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
What to wear during the solar eclipse Experts at Solar Eyeglasses recommend wearing shades of red and green to enhance your eclipse viewing experience and avoid neutral tones, such as black, white, gray and brown.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 7 Apr. 2024
In the spring, heavy rains make the waterfalls especially active, and in the fall, the leaves turn beautiful shades of orange, red, and yellow.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024
Single or double flowers in many shades of pink, white, orange, or red emerge before the glossy, dark green leaves.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
Rhubarb is primarily depicted in various shades of red, but depending on the variety, its color can range from pale green to crimson.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'shades of.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near shades of
Cite this Entry
“Shades of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shades%20of. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share