shades of

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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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Punk enveloped Cena in a Black Widow hold, shades of AJ Lee, who was mentioned on commentary. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025 The jeans, which come in sizes 4–18, are available in six additional washes, including various shades of blue and faded black. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 27 June 2025 The tree’s charm lies in its large orchid-like blooms opening in shades of lavender and pink from early summer through fall. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 June 2025 The Balenciaga ambassador later changed into a body-con dress with a snake-print pattern in shades of gray, black and metallic tones. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for shades of

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“Shades of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shades%20of. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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