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as in colors
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 splashes
a very small amount
just a shade taller than his dance partner
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as in spirits
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 shades
Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The lighting system complements the simple and intimate interior concept of the studio, which features essential furniture in wood and is dominated by neutral shades.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
The Canadian pop star was rooting for his Toronto Blue Jays, sporting baby blue shades and a customized team jersey with his name on the back, while Hailey Bieber was casual in a gray jacket and a tiny blue star sticker on her forehead to show support.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Choose from versatile neutral shades that disappear under almost anything.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
While moody shades tend to spike in popularity this time of year, Klum has been known to favor a light fall nail.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
For $44, this is a staple worth doubling up on—especially in fall-friendly shades like espresso.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
Roses had begun to bloom along the fence in four different shades.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Roller shades are a single piece of material that rolls in and out of a tube when pulled up and down over a window.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
The jersey has Sacramento emblazoned across the chest with a new palette of deep ink purple and bright violet accents, shades the team has never used before.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
But Slate also shades Nikki with such specific nuances, anxieties, and sadnesses that, even with a performance as powerful as Williams’s at its center, the show develops into a two-hander, something of a love story between the pair.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
Plus, the color options include both neutral shades and more vibrant hues like burgundy, olive, and purple.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The lighting system complements the simple and intimate interior concept of the studio, which features essential furniture in wood and is dominated by neutral shades.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
The Canadian pop star was rooting for his Toronto Blue Jays, sporting baby blue shades and a customized team jersey with his name on the back, while Hailey Bieber was casual in a gray jacket and a tiny blue star sticker on her forehead to show support.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Choose from versatile neutral shades that disappear under almost anything.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
While moody shades tend to spike in popularity this time of year, Klum has been known to favor a light fall nail.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
For $44, this is a staple worth doubling up on—especially in fall-friendly shades like espresso.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
Roses had begun to bloom along the fence in four different shades.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Roller shades are a single piece of material that rolls in and out of a tube when pulled up and down over a window.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
Tall grass also shades weed seedlings, preventing them from expanding and overtaking desirable grass plants, better than short turf.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
The jersey has Sacramento emblazoned across the chest with a new palette of deep ink purple and bright violet accents, shades the team has never used before.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
But Slate also shades Nikki with such specific nuances, anxieties, and sadnesses that, even with a performance as powerful as Williams’s at its center, the show develops into a two-hander, something of a love story between the pair.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shades
Noun
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Choose from three sizes and five colors.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
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Available colors and sizing are limited, so be sure to snap up your pair before they’re gone.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That’s all great, but the Guardians aren’t ones to make free-agent splashes, and that’s especially the case with a potential work stoppage clouding everything after the 2026 season.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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But just like those old Higdon’s the new model splashes and bobs aggressively.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
29 Oct. 2025
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Those spirits were awakened by several methods, from burying the packet in the ground, to tying macrame-like knots onto the parcels, to driving nails into the amulet—all to fulfill the requests of Congolese practitioners.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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Before the event takes a deadly turn, Harry appears to be in uncharacteristically high spirits in the trailer.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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If Gonzalez shadows Panthers rookie wideout Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina’s leading receiver, their battle could swing critical moments and perhaps the game.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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The movie’s ensemble also includes Alicia Vikander, Jeffrey Wright, and Tom Sturridge, but this is said to be Dano’s show, with Law’s Putin a malevolent presence who shadows his every move.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The hoarding of the Hermès store came down briefly earlier this year, revealing the diamond tile collage in orange hues covering the building, as well as bronze metal art hovering on top.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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This one from Bearaby comes in several different hues, is made from 100% organic cotton, and is available in four weight options ranging from 10 to 25 pounds.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Directed by Olivier & Tony Award nominee Jeremy Herrin (People, Places and Things; Wolf Hall) and MacMillan, Every Brilliant Thing revolves around a man who looks back at his life and the glimmers of hope that carried him through.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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Well, that’s where the Golden State truly glimmers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Throughout modern history, visitors have reported ghostly apparitions according to Scary Stories of Mammoth Cave.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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Over the years, those apparitions have become just as much of a fixture in the Palace as the ornamental turrets and columns.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Oct. 2025
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Plus, your purchase also supports the brand’s sustainable cotton sourcing initiative that promotes betting farming practices and protects the environment for extra peace of mind.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park protects the battlefields surrounding the city of Chattanooga, where one of the war’s last key battles was fought, over possession of the city, seen by Abraham Lincoln as the gateway to the deep South.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Shades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shades. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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