1
: the use of marking made within outlines to suggest three-dimensionality, shadow, or degrees of light and dark in a picture or drawing
2
: an interpretative effect in music gained especially by subtle changes in dynamics
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The relative then spied a dead dog on an interstate nearby, and assumed the canine was Randy since both dogs had the same shading.
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Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
The other source of the work’s character lies in the way Haas uses microtones, the minute shadings of pitch that lie between the notes of a western scale.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
The facility will include two jet bridges and environmental features such as a green roof and solar shading, Dranzik added.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Utilizing a variety of tools that allow for shading, etching, and peeling creates a layered effect and transforms pumpkins into detailed pieces of multi-dimensional art.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
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Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
The other source of the work’s character lies in the way Haas uses microtones, the minute shadings of pitch that lie between the notes of a western scale.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
The facility will include two jet bridges and environmental features such as a green roof and solar shading, Dranzik added.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Utilizing a variety of tools that allow for shading, etching, and peeling creates a layered effect and transforms pumpkins into detailed pieces of multi-dimensional art.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Shading.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shading. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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