shades

Example Sentences

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“There were definitely shades of ‘Lost in Space’ and myriad other 1960s sci-fi stories,” says Ayanian.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Jackets also had their place on the runway in shades of black, gold, and silver.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

An uplifting hymn to the great outdoors, it has shades of Griff and Sigrid in its eco-friendly pop.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

There were shades of difference among the commentators, but they mostly batted for the same team.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

Samir snored like a beast on his Persian rug, his eyes covered with his bronze shades, his mustache speckled with lentils.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri