shade
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They worried about college admissions and which shade of polish to choose at the nail salon.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Women’s throats are sore, and their eyes are an unflattering shade of red.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Under the shade of a nearby tree in Kakwanyang village, three women sit together pounding wild brown fruits with a hard, rough and lumpy exterior.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
This includes spending time in the shade between 11am and 3pm, and covering up with suitable clothing and sunglasses.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
The taller of the two had inky black hair and skin a shade or two darker than my own.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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