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 episode luxuriates in shading in different aspects of Syd’s personality.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2025
The rind should have a bright sheen and have a spot of creamy, yellow shading on one side.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
From a business perspective, the decision of developers to cut corners and not to invest in insulation, shading and other energy-saving measures makes sense.
—Sam Bloch, Time, 28 July 2025
Each design thoughtfully addresses these elements through a rhythmic composition and layering of spaces, creating a balance between openness and privacy, environmental protection, and shading, while maximizing breathtaking beach and sea views.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2025
The rind should have a bright sheen and have a spot of creamy, yellow shading on one side.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
From a business perspective, the decision of developers to cut corners and not to invest in insulation, shading and other energy-saving measures makes sense.
—Sam Bloch, Time, 28 July 2025
Each design thoughtfully addresses these elements through a rhythmic composition and layering of spaces, creating a balance between openness and privacy, environmental protection, and shading, while maximizing breathtaking beach and sea views.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
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“Shading.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shading. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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