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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
Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2025
This stone and glass shade is breathtakingly beautiful without being too loud or funky.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2025
Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
Across seventeen pages, many divisions and subdivisions were shaded blood-red.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Harvey also donned Jacquemus’ Bambino sunglasses in the trendy butter yellow shade.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2025
This stone and glass shade is breathtakingly beautiful without being too loud or funky.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
Some nonnative plants, like Japanese stilt grass, smother the native ephemerals and shade them from the Sun’s light even before the forest canopy forms.
—Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
Across seventeen pages, many divisions and subdivisions were shaded blood-red.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shade
Noun
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Four years later, the Broncos worked in the relative shadows once again to add a dynamic secondary piece to pair with Surtain, the NFL’s reigning Defensive Player of the Year.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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While tech appears to be at the forefront of investors’ mind for now, tariffs and trade tensions still lurk in the shadows, with Intel CFO David Zinsner warning that tariffs and retaliation from other countries has increased the likelihood of a recession.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This pick comes in three hues and three SPF levels.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
20 Apr. 2025
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Prince Louis tagged along for the Easter Matins Service for the first time in 2023, and the Wales family had a matching moment by wearing blue hues. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage?—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Jets history, going back to Rex Ryan, and way back to Joe (Willie) Namath, provides ample evidence the organization is much about media splash, not backing down, and wanting to be the center of attention despite not making the playoffs since 2010.—
Bob Raissman,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2025
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Uncertainty still hovers over Bryce Huff, a splash signing in 2024.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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For much of its history, the Church has had to defend itself against accusations that levitations, apparitions, and other miracles were not the work of God but that of the devil.—
Emily Harnett,
Harpers Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Todd, the neighbor, even the strange apparitions are obfuscated simply because of their height, which adds to the eerieness of Indy’s experience but also makes Indy’s recognition of Todd’s voice all the more emotional.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Open for just 24 hours, starting April 24, the project is meant to humanize the harms of social media use among young children and call for governments and private companies to act urgently to protect online spaces for young users.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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During his speech Wednesday evening, Walz pledged to protect Minnesotans from the impacts of Trump’s policies.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The art can be viewed each evening at dusk through Wednesday.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Apr. 2025
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Some types of mosquitoes bite during the day, while others are more active at dusk and dawn.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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Most Marvel Cinematic Universe fans will be unfamiliar with this nefarious dark alter ego of the mysterious crusader called Sentry, who is essentially Marvel Comics' psychotic version of DC Comics' Superman.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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For us, the best option was renting a car for transportation to and from the airport but hunkering down at the lodge after dark for the most rewarding and stress-free experience.—
Sophie Mendel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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The darker the color, the more likely an area is to experience unseasonably warm weather.—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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The color would make sense for a Northwestern University graduate.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Shade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shade. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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