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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
Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
This fall Rag & Bone launches Infuse, a men’s denim collection that layers craftsmanship and innovation to create bold, dimensional shades.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Choose from versatile fall shades like camel, tan, black and chestnut.
—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, 14 Oct. 2025
Jewelry pieces were few, though the pieces the Duchess of Sussex chose included metallic shades and warm hues.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Pink is one of the most beautiful colors, with shades from baby pink to rich, deep fuchsia.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
As of now, there are only 10 shades, which can be tricky in the year of 2025.
—Marie Lodi, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2025
All of the rooms in the hotel are dressed in creamy neutral shades, with herringbone floors and warm lighting.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
To keep things interesting and stylish, go for subtly different shades—cherry red and olive green—and match them with jewel tones like indigo and sapphire.
—Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 11 Oct. 2025
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
Water sprouts are excess growth that shades interior branches and weakens the overall structure of the tree.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
Within the private room, hotels are required to offer evening turndown service, full blackout shades, a safe, a bathrobe, slippers, and other amenities.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
This fall Rag & Bone launches Infuse, a men’s denim collection that layers craftsmanship and innovation to create bold, dimensional shades.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Choose from versatile fall shades like camel, tan, black and chestnut.
—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, 14 Oct. 2025
Jewelry pieces were few, though the pieces the Duchess of Sussex chose included metallic shades and warm hues.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Pink is one of the most beautiful colors, with shades from baby pink to rich, deep fuchsia.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
As of now, there are only 10 shades, which can be tricky in the year of 2025.
—Marie Lodi, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2025
All of the rooms in the hotel are dressed in creamy neutral shades, with herringbone floors and warm lighting.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
To keep things interesting and stylish, go for subtly different shades—cherry red and olive green—and match them with jewel tones like indigo and sapphire.
—Marilú Almaguer, Glamour, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Water sprouts are excess growth that shades interior branches and weakens the overall structure of the tree.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shades
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The comedian, actress and writer has a longtime following for her smart, absurdist comedy; her love of crafts and bright colors; and her empathetic and curious writing.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
16 Oct. 2025
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The underdog duo, as well as the other two undefeated tribes of six, all dropped their buffs, randomly drew new colors and entered a new stage of the game.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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Those bright white tees seem to be absolute stain magnets attracting coffee drips, spaghetti sauce spots, and salad dressing splashes.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Inventive prop makers undoubtedly experimented with other stand-ins for blood over the centuries, like splashes of red paint.—
Mark Hay,
Popular Science,
9 Oct. 2025
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Walking tour explores the controversies, feuds and spirits that still haunt the grounds of this river city.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Nolet family has been perfecting the art of spirits since 1691, when the first copper still fired up in Schiedam, Holland.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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Bold hues are the name of the game, whether this means going for the kind of saturated, chili pepper–adjacent red that flooded the runways of labels like Ferragamo or embracing autumn’s fascination with all things deep purple, courtesy of an earrings pair that pays homage to the humble eggplant.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Bronze accents inspired by rivets and deep blue hues are used throughout the space.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There were glimmers of hope, even in bitter defeat, for the reigning AFC champions.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
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During a season when even the most successful night of the year is marred by a devastating injury to the team’s best player, there are still glimmers of hope for the Dolphins.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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In Good Boy, Indy investigates strange noises and ghostly apparitions in the remote country house.—
Laura Martin,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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In winter, breath crystallizes in the air, and the animals resemble pale apparitions in an otherworldly landscape of snow and ice.—
Susan Portnoy,
AFAR Media,
3 Oct. 2025
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According to the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California, the First Amendment protects the right to organize a protest, express your opinion and photograph events while on public property.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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That protects our investment, both financially and in the future of our children.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Shades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shades. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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