shades of

phrase

—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

Wide-leg jeans are still going strong in 2026, especially in shades of dark and medium blue. — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 9 July 2026

Finally, the premier level, which tops out at floor 36 (the highest story allowed on the island) incorporates blue, white, and shades of gray to mirror the sky and clouds. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026

From Solaire’s Pool Bar & Grill, watch the sky shift through shades of gold, orange and pink while enjoying refreshing drinks and light bites. — Ching Dee, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

The walls were decorated in tans, light browns and shades of gold, with plenty of brown wooden paneling, cabinets and credenzas. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Rhymes for shades of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove