shades

Example Sentences

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In Rehoboth Beach, Del., Beach patrol captain Jeff Giles said the shades were simply taking up too much space on the town’s relatively narrow swaths of sand.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 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

The walls are painted in shades of dusty pink and mint green.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day