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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Though the president was in the minority in his blue ensemble, several other attendees also wore suits in colors other than black, as well as ties in bold shades of blue, red, pink and more.
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Raw authentic shades of blue, fabrics with sheen, yellow-ish fades, cracked surfaces and flocked textures co-mingle with fur trims, traditional tartan and metal trims and stones.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Apr. 2025
One of the things that makes Andor stand out, both as a Star Wars show and as a genre show in general, is the many shades of moral gray in it, which keep getting more complex.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2025
Some types have burgundy foliage, offering nice contrast to the other shades of green in your garden.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Raw authentic shades of blue, fabrics with sheen, yellow-ish fades, cracked surfaces and flocked textures co-mingle with fur trims, traditional tartan and metal trims and stones.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Apr. 2025
One of the things that makes Andor stand out, both as a Star Wars show and as a genre show in general, is the many shades of moral gray in it, which keep getting more complex.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2025
Some types have burgundy foliage, offering nice contrast to the other shades of green in your garden.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Shades of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shades%20of. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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