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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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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
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Not necessarily the technical side of blues music, but its emotional palette—the melancholy, vulnerability, and depth that live within those shades of blue.
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Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
Protect your head and shade your eyes when outdoors.
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Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
21 June 2026
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Noun
Sliced tomatoes in several shades and sizes had been piled onto bread, one falling into the other like drunk pals.
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Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Not necessarily the technical side of blues music, but its emotional palette—the melancholy, vulnerability, and depth that live within those shades of blue.
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Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Verb
Those at the bottom of the plant, likely shaded by the upper foliage, are often candidates for the plant to self-prune.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
Protect your head and shade your eyes when outdoors.
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Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shade
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The peak brightness achieved by the G6 reveals both the subtlest shadows and the brightest highlights simultaneously.
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The team even ran the rover through the deep, confusing shadows of dusk and dawn.
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As a result, MSV now lives on in the shadows.
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Aerial video of the blaze showed smoke billowing from numerous beachside buildings, with large gray plumes of smoke casting dark shadows on the beach's turquoise waters.
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The high-quality dress can be worn all summer long, in playful hues like white and green.
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Ahead, find more nail artists’ takes on chrome aura nail ideas, from blushing nude tips to sunset hues, to screenshot for your next salon appointment.
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Young guests can make a splash at the 16,000-square-foot waterpark or one of the seven freshwater pools.
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The excitement of that first game behind them, Advocaat and his players are looking to make more than just a splash in the remainder of their first tournament.
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Reports of strange sounds, apparitions, and unexplained encounters continue to attract visitors.
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Why then, when discussing body image after weight changes, is our culture reaching for the language of vexing apparitions and death?
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In the final months of pregnancy, the testicles descend through a passage called the inguinal canal to land in the scrotum, the pouch that protects them for the rest of a man’s life.
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This shampoo and conditioner are designed to strengthen and protect hair health while reducing frizz and split ends.
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Avoid being outdoors at dawn and dusk.
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Honeysuckle The warm, heady, floral scent of honeysuckle, which is strongest at dusk, is instantly recognizable, and the romantically rambling vines and tubular blooms make the climbing varieties cottage-garden classics.
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Stilla handles the all-day and the after-dark with a tight list of spritzes and Bellinis plus a crisp food menu featuring lobster and classic sandwiches, solid burgers, and a genuinely good vegan club.
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Be sure to check out the Vewolight Solar Rain Gauge, which adds a warm glow after dark and helps track rainfall.
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“Shade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shade. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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