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 details, such as the shading on the mountains, are great.
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Sean Gentille, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
While Ono’s stature as an artist has largely been rehabilitated, Sheff brings hue and shading to her story.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025
The common shading devices and external facades are prone to failure, especially under wind loads.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2025
Aubert’s delicate shading had been replaced by solid color fill.
—Sam MacIlwaine, Outside, 3 Dec. 2025
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Sean Gentille, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
While Ono’s stature as an artist has largely been rehabilitated, Sheff brings hue and shading to her story.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025
The common shading devices and external facades are prone to failure, especially under wind loads.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2025
Aubert’s delicate shading had been replaced by solid color fill.
—Sam MacIlwaine, Outside, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Shading.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shading. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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