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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
Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
For those of us with cool undertones, like olive, blue, or pink, fall shades like ash brown and jet black are some of Bailey’s favorite timeless shades.
—Essence, 30 Sep. 2025
Popping hues from red to sapphire blue evoked the boldness of the decade, while cream and navy shades oozed French Riviera retro allure.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
This comfortable, casual set comes in 17 shades, including neutrals like black and tan, plus eye-catching cherry red.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Sunday was a day made for shades.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
Toasty makeup is characterized by warm, autumnal shades (think caramel, terra-cotta, and dusty rose) and soft, golden shimmer effects.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2025
DiCaprio personally picked the unflattering shades.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
In a client’s all-white kitchen, Wentz had the shades on the light fixtures over the island covered in a colorful fabric.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 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
Kate Moss wore just a blazer and shades to the Saint Laurent show.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
For those of us with cool undertones, like olive, blue, or pink, fall shades like ash brown and jet black are some of Bailey’s favorite timeless shades.
—Essence, 30 Sep. 2025
Popping hues from red to sapphire blue evoked the boldness of the decade, while cream and navy shades oozed French Riviera retro allure.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
This comfortable, casual set comes in 17 shades, including neutrals like black and tan, plus eye-catching cherry red.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Sunday was a day made for shades.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
Toasty makeup is characterized by warm, autumnal shades (think caramel, terra-cotta, and dusty rose) and soft, golden shimmer effects.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2025
DiCaprio personally picked the unflattering shades.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
In a client’s all-white kitchen, Wentz had the shades on the light fixtures over the island covered in a colorful fabric.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 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
Noun
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Ross passed the day's examination with flying colors, barely flinching at the rubber chicken.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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The complex is decorated in the school colors, red and black with the Bobcat logo prominently displayed.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Get into the habit of cleaning up splashes and spilled liquids promptly to prevent them from absorbing into the surface, and avoid drenching the floor with excessive amounts of water when cleaning.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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On select dates, the pop-up offers a unique drink-and-tattoo experience, as well as live tarot readings ready to reveal what the spirits have in store.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
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The pair was in good spirits during the season 8 reunion, with Daniel flaunting a tattoo of Taylor's eyes on his chest that's equal parts romantic and upsetting.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 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
Noun
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Jokacear Knee-High Block-Heel Boots, $60 with Prime The boots are covered in faux leather and come in a number of different hues, including banana (a nod to Frye’s retro iconic color), plus go-to neutrals like black and chocolate brown.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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The leaves are slowly changing from vibrant shades of green to rich hues of red, yellow, and brown.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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Baker wisely doesn’t attempt to write entirely in Austen’s wry style, but glimmers do peek through.—
Barbara Ellis,
Denver Post,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Forced to participate in increasingly macabre rituals and tests, Giacomo is consumed by the sinister — as apparitions, ghosts and deadly rumors start to accumulate.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
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Forced to participate in increasingly macabre rituals and tests, Giacomo is consumed by the sinister — as apparitions, ghosts and deadly rumors start to accumulate.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Toby, a towering tan tapeworm sculpture, greets employees at the front door to promote Elanco's Credelio Quattro medicine, which protects dogs against fleas, ticks and tapeworms.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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The munition can also be diverted mid-flight if battlefield conditions change — a feature that commanders say minimizes collateral damage and protects soldiers.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Shades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shades. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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