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

The Princess of Wales forewent her recent spin on earthy tones and shades of green for a monochrome gray moment in pieces by Jigsaw, Reiss and more during her visit to the West Sussex Minibus organization on Wednesday in Pulborough, England. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Imagine a pair of light-wash blue jeans shoes in shades of black and tan. — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026

Antiques, mural wallpaper, and rich shades of blue, green, and neutral feel both historic and current. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

While shades of deep olive or soft greens were noted, multiple designers pointed to forest green as a strong contender. — The Spruce, 25 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for shades of

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