shades
Britishplural noun
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gathering darkness at nightfall
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a slang word for sunglasses
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(often capital) a literary term for Hades
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(foll by of) undertones or suggestions
shades of my father!
Example Sentences
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Posting a photo of the designs they have selected, Lorenze revealed a mix of red and blue paint shades, as well as white fabrics patterned with deep red and blue flowers.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
And they come in a myriad of shades — a red hue doesn’t always indicate ripeness.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
In the clip, under a white fur coat, he was rocking the same American flag shades and red, white and blue suit and tie he had worn on the stand Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
As usual, UK heritage was evident in the oversized checked overcoats in muted autumnal shades, alongside punk tailoring and some very interesting headwear.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
Water shot out in long, misty arcs, and the land turned deeper shades of green.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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