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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
Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Those shades are likely to be orange and blue, which Apple's invite may have hinted at.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
Marvel Tōkon goes a step further, often appearing like a sketchbook sprung to life as background environments and even the characters themselves fade from pencil shades to full virtual ink throughout the game.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Kors may just be a few shades off as pink seems to be the color on almost everybody’s palette.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
For a more subtle look, layer small checks and tattersall cloth into bed linens, Roman shades, or tablecloths.
—Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
The product has nine light-reflective shades and is infused with 85 percent skincare ingredients, the company tells me.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The costume department presented him with an array of options, but nothing felt quiet right, leading producers to design a pair of custom shades with input from the actor.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Mismatched colors and shades will do the opposite of boosting curb appeal.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
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
Target dropped new trench coats in various lengths and shades, with prices starting at just $22.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Those shades are likely to be orange and blue, which Apple's invite may have hinted at.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
Marvel Tōkon goes a step further, often appearing like a sketchbook sprung to life as background environments and even the characters themselves fade from pencil shades to full virtual ink throughout the game.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Kors may just be a few shades off as pink seems to be the color on almost everybody’s palette.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
For a more subtle look, layer small checks and tattersall cloth into bed linens, Roman shades, or tablecloths.
—Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
The product has nine light-reflective shades and is infused with 85 percent skincare ingredients, the company tells me.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The costume department presented him with an array of options, but nothing felt quiet right, leading producers to design a pair of custom shades with input from the actor.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Mismatched colors and shades will do the opposite of boosting curb appeal.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Noun
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Two games in, though, the Packers have passed both tests with flying colors.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Labubu keychains everyone is obsessed with are furry and come in different colors, shapes and sizes.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The water-resistant outer material guards your essentials against splashes, while elastic straps and multiple pockets help keep your bottles upright.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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And the American redstart — a jetblack little fellow with orange splashes — pretty much stopped breeding here in the early 2000s.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The category is projected to be worth roughly $8–10 billion USD in 2025, with a steady 5% annual growth rate through 2033, driven by rising demand in Asia and a global appetite for premium spirits, according to Data Insights Market.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The film has Lorraine Warren, using her psychic visions, uncovering that the spirits in the house are masking the demonic presence — one that’s tied to the mirror at the beginning of the film that is also seen in the series’ first film.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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Among the 35 hues are trendy cool tones, conventional nudes, vibrant reds, and bold, creative colors like magenta and blackish-purple.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Polyanthus primrose produces velvety blooms in rich blue, purple, burgundy, and golden hues above lush green foliage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Almost certainly out this week also is injured receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder), who provided most of the scant glimmers of hope in the Super Bowl with eight catches for 157 yards and two touchdowns.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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There were glimmers of the magnificent past at the 2024 French Open against Iga Swiatek when Osaka won the second set 6-1 and was within a point of going 5-1 up in the decider.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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Harker’s lonely investigations are often interrupted by jump scares courtesy of dark apparitions with the silhouettes of nesting dolls.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Vulture,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The case also wraps around all four side of the iPhone, with the same elevated lip that protects the screen.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Making this distinction prevents overengineering and protects morale, budget, and timeline.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Shades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shades. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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