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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Gunna and Briana Monique looked straight out of a music video in shades of grey.
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
But this small tree also produces outstanding fall colors in shades of purple, orange and red.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025
This one emits a blue-Gatorade glow, cleverly achieved through layering fabrics in shades of blue and a small light.
—Laura Bannister, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025
Think actual plants, yes, but also organically shaped accent pieces that channel the outdoors, desk organizers in various shades of green, and even desktop fountains (of the non-tacky variety) for finding zen amidst all the meetings that could’ve just been emails.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
But this small tree also produces outstanding fall colors in shades of purple, orange and red.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025
This one emits a blue-Gatorade glow, cleverly achieved through layering fabrics in shades of blue and a small light.
—Laura Bannister, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025
Think actual plants, yes, but also organically shaped accent pieces that channel the outdoors, desk organizers in various shades of green, and even desktop fountains (of the non-tacky variety) for finding zen amidst all the meetings that could’ve just been emails.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Shades of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shades%20of. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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