as in shade
partial darkness due to the obstruction of light rays
the inviting shadiness of a woodland grove
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Recent Examples of shadiness
Ron’s crusade against corporate shadiness (and shoddiness) never generates much suspense.
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Judy Berman, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Judy Berman, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shadiness
Noun
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In addition, the Pakistan mulberry is great for creating shade for companion plants.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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The jaunt up the road to the village can be a steep one, so stick to the shade or hitch a ride from a friendly local in one of the handful of cars on the island.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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They got married at the golden hour and stayed until late to shoot photos, their shadows beneath a stream of stars.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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Reporter, author and anthropologist Brian Goldstone has spent years embedded with families in this shadow realm of homelessness.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The film's opening two minutes play out in complete blackness, a picture-less overture showcasing legendary James Bond composer John Barry's majestic score.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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With the streets in pitch blackness, some neighbors said their cameras don't capture much more than the immediate surroundings of their home.—
Clara Migoya,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Baker is quick to push back against some of the doom-and-gloom that hangs over the future of Olympic sports at the college level.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Elsewhere, stories of economic gloom – from galloping inflation to restaurant closures and the knock-on impact of severe tax increases – describe the many ways in which the prolonged war in Ukraine is now hitting Russians hard in the pocket at home.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Grab Breakfast At Modica Market Modica Market, the one and only grocery ever opened in the town circle, continues serving customers dawn to dusk, after more than 30 years in business.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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Music lovers will want to plan a trip to Montego Bay's annual Reggae Sumfest in mid-July, which draws a lineup of the biggest names in reggae for parties that last from dawn to dusk.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Shadiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shadiness. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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