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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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3
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
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Additional online-exclusive colors are also expected, with green shades among them, according to Lanzuk on Naver.
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Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Three colors are currently on sale, including summer-ready shades of blue, green, and pink.
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Caitlyn Fitzpatrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
This relatively under-the-radar foundation comes in 16 shades, 12 of which are in stock on Amazon.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Pick up a few shades, from barely-there neutrals or bold reds and pinks.
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Brittany Anas,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The Owen model introduced last season was presented through new materials, color shades reinterpreting the boat shoe’s aesthetic.
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Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
Drought-tolerant once established, crepe myrtles bloom in the heat of summer in shades of purple, pink, red, or white.
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Forky has shades of Buster Bluth, the socially inept youngest sibling in Arrested Development, and Gary Walsh, the always available aide in VEEP, who brings co-dependence to dizzying new heights.
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Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
Pruning And Thinning Peach Trees Peaches develop large, dense foliage that shades the interior branches.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
Pulling the focal point to the base of the nails, this manicure shades over the cuticle border with metallic blue half-moons.
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Sunnah Rasheed,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
So that's the thing that keeps us cooler, shades us.
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March 9,
CBS News,
9 Mar. 2026
Basil shades the ground around tomatoes, conserving soil moisture.
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Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
27 Feb. 2026
New Zealand actor Shand shades him with welcome nuance.
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Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
Tall grass also shades weed seedlings, preventing them from expanding and overtaking desirable grass plants, better than short turf.
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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.
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
Dransfield suspects these fluffy, wispy worlds are probably white or blue, depending on whether the skies there are cloudy — not shades of cotton-candy pink.
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Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Additional online-exclusive colors are also expected, with green shades among them, according to Lanzuk on Naver.
—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Three colors are currently on sale, including summer-ready shades of blue, green, and pink.
—
Caitlyn Fitzpatrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
This relatively under-the-radar foundation comes in 16 shades, 12 of which are in stock on Amazon.
—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Pick up a few shades, from barely-there neutrals or bold reds and pinks.
—
Brittany Anas,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The Owen model introduced last season was presented through new materials, color shades reinterpreting the boat shoe’s aesthetic.
—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
Drought-tolerant once established, crepe myrtles bloom in the heat of summer in shades of purple, pink, red, or white.
—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Forky has shades of Buster Bluth, the socially inept youngest sibling in Arrested Development, and Gary Walsh, the always available aide in VEEP, who brings co-dependence to dizzying new heights.
—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
Verb
This can lead to an overgrowth of grass that eventually shades out the white clover, shifting the competitive edge from the clover to the turf grass.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
Pruning And Thinning Peach Trees Peaches develop large, dense foliage that shades the interior branches.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
Pulling the focal point to the base of the nails, this manicure shades over the cuticle border with metallic blue half-moons.
—
Sunnah Rasheed,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
So that's the thing that keeps us cooler, shades us.
—
March 9,
CBS News,
9 Mar. 2026
Basil shades the ground around tomatoes, conserving soil moisture.
—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
27 Feb. 2026
New Zealand actor Shand shades him with welcome nuance.
—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shades
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All colors are the same price right now and come with free shipping, but note the delivery dates because some will arrive quicker than others.
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The 50th edition of the nation’s largest Independence Day celebration will feature 85,000 fireworks shells in 30 colors launched from six barges, plus a new laser show from the Brooklyn Bridge.
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Many of the paintings include a portrait of a Pullman porter or a maid surrounded by splashes of color and fragments of archival documents — newspaper clippings, timesheets, employee records.
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It’s even made from a water-resistant fabric to protect your gear from unexpected splashes or spills, keeping everything safe on the go.
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The loss threatened the summer learning session, but on Sunday, the community stepped up at an impromptu fundraiser that raised spirits and funds.
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As for cosmic weather this week, the planets align on June 28, igniting our adventurous spirits and libidos, eager to live life in the moment and sojourn onward!
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While darker colors remained visible, they could be mistaken for dirt, debris, or shadows underwater.
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My driver slowed on purpose, timing the arrival for that late-afternoon light when the stucco warms and shadows sharpen.
Noun
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These colors will pop even more when the sun hits them, so lean into the wow-factor of the boldest, most unapologetic hues on pillows, pots, and furnishings.
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Neon-leaning hues of lime green, pink, orange, and black swirl together for a manicure that's practically made for a tropical getaway—and bold enough to stand out from the beach to the open sea.
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One released a chaff cascade—hell’s own monsoon manifesting as specks of light, sound, and EM pulses falling through the hanging garden.
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Kansas City isn't much of a pedestrian city, but now, blue and green specks of fans dot the sidewalks, like wildflowers poking through a crack in the pavement.
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Today, the massive complex attracts paranormal investigators who report apparitions, voices, and other unexplained phenomena.
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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?
Verb
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That disincentivizes physical attacks (such as cold-boot attacks) and better protects user data.
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Curbing an infectious disease abroad protects health at home, reducing the risk of cross-border transmission and lowering the chance of new, costlier public health threats.
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“Shades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shades. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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