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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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Plus, the women’s version is on sale in select colors as well.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Nearly 3,000 Amazon shoppers gave the candle trio a five-star rating for their adjustable brightness, realistic flickering features, and neutral colors.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Amiron Zero are designed to be resistant to dust and splashes thanks to the IP54 rating.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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These processes created microscopic craters and splashes of molten rock on the asteroid's surface, according to the paper.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
2 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
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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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Riding the rails gives you time to slow down and look at the canopy’s changing hues, from chartreuse to crimson.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Maximalists can lean into bold, dramatic hues, while those who prefer subtlety can opt for earthy neutrals that blend seamlessly with their kitchen decor.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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Servillo is such a sly actor, and the director showcases his deadpan performance with such slow-build curiosity, that the film is always cueing us to read his mind, to see the glimmers of thought and soul behind the façade.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
27 Aug. 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 12 Sep. 2025.
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