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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The two-tone blooms emerge in shades of purple.
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Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2025
In fact, one dress was covered entirely in feathers in shades of lilac, lavender and periwinkle.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Stripe enthusiasts will be happy to see that this super soft set comes in a double-stripe tandem pattern in shades of pebble, moss, and storm.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
The ink is a floral design in various shades of reds, greens and oranges.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
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Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2025
In fact, one dress was covered entirely in feathers in shades of lilac, lavender and periwinkle.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Stripe enthusiasts will be happy to see that this super soft set comes in a double-stripe tandem pattern in shades of pebble, moss, and storm.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
The ink is a floral design in various shades of reds, greens and oranges.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Shades of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shades%20of. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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