1
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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2
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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Noun
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Handcarved furniture, throw pillows and rugs in sea and sand hues, and textured wall hangings all reflect the surrounding landscape.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025 -
Deep hues and earthy tones are definitely having a moment with reds, purples, and greens rising in popularity as well.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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An expensive proposition Experts say the UnitedHealthcare killing made clear that the security blanket that protects many top CEOs should be extended to their lieutenants.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
11 Dec. 2024
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Finally, the Moisture Shield seals in the deep hydration and protects against environmental aggressors.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
11 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Later Barbie would embrace ethnic identities and various skin tones.—
Dawn Mitchell,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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This ensures our testing base spans different skin tones, genders, and dermatological conditions.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
24 Dec. 2024
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
Noun
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The stock market is kicking off the week little changed despite the latest trade headlines.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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And if this were really about advancing a global conservative agenda, propping up a former president whose fate is all but sealed does little to help the cause.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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“Shades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shades. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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