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as in shadow
partial darkness due to the obstruction of light rays
it was hard to see in the shade after being in the brilliant sunlight the trees cast shade
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2
as in shadows
a time or place of little or no light
enjoying the cool shade of the evening
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as in hue
a property that becomes apparent when light falls on an object and by which things that are identical in form can be distinguished
a lovely shade of blue
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as in splash
a very small amount
just a shade taller than his dance partner
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as in apparition
the soul of a dead person thought of especially as appearing to living people
spirits and shades haunting the night
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Recent Examples of shade
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
There are a lot of colors on sale for $68 right now, and the shade Blue Quartz is just $58 currently.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Pets that cannot be brought indoors should be provided ready access to water and shade to keep them cool.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025
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Noun
Dazzle and Flicker are the only shades with blue undertones, while Beam and Glimmer boast warm pink and rose gold hues.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
There are a lot of colors on sale for $68 right now, and the shade Blue Quartz is just $58 currently.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Verb
Are there shaded walkways, cooling centers, or transportation services nearby?
—Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Pets that cannot be brought indoors should be provided ready access to water and shade to keep them cool.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shade
Noun
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The final scene shifts to the three Fates, also known as the Kindly Ones, knitting in the shadows.—
Aya Al-Hakim,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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The op-ed made the incredible claim that ratings agencies were being swayed by public utilities companies, meanwhile the PURA chair operates in the shadows.—
Timothy M. Herbst,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
Noun
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The Wazir Khan Mosque, through its tiled decoration, has taught me invaluable lessons in hue saturation, while the frescoes at the Mariam Zamani Mosque have been my mentors in understanding color balance.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Patterns such as plaid and hues like magenta were a part of her arsenal.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
27 June 2025
Noun
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There’s also a splash pad and playground for the kids.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Enjoy playscapes, a swimming pool, splash pads for the kids, sports fields Dillon Stadium and historic buildings.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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Venus reaches its point of greatest western elongation on June 1, at which time the dazzling 'morning star' will be at its most distant point from the sun in Earth's sky during its pre-dawn apparition.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
31 May 2025
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The more apparitions that arrive, the more the Delta blues mashes up with hip-hop, rock, and other styles.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Today the act protects more than 2,300 plant and animal species in the US and abroad.—
Christine Peterson,
Wired News,
5 July 2025
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The show, based on a novella by the author Martha Wells, follows a snarky private-security cyborg (played by Alexander Skarsgård) assigned to protect a group of scientists investigating a mostly uncharted planet.—
Emma Stefansky,
The Atlantic,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Winged Photo Competition Winners At dusk, a family of six Honduran white bats roost on the underside of a leaf, preparing to take off in search of their dinner.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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These fogging operations take place at dusk, when mosquitoes are most active and looking for food, officials said.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
Noun
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So the show and now the play is kind of like, maybe a dark PG-13, like an 80s PG-13.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
1 July 2025
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Though most body mists tend to be perfect for day wear, this could easily work after dark too.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Not only was there visibility on some of the chicer kits like Palmeiras and Borussia Dortmund, which both boast a more retro collar style with a proficiency in color theory, there was a noted interest in DIY styling and upcycling of soccer jerseys.—
Alyssa Hardy,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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And hundreds, if not thousands, of jack-o-lanterns in all sizes and colors, a zoo of skeleton animals (even octopus), cutesy yard signs, gigantic inflatables and enough grave stones to fill a cemetery.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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“Shade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shade. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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