shades
Example Sentences
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The most widespread types interfere with distinguishing between red and green shades.
From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 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
Right now, the rascal in him slumbers, briefly glimpsed now and again behind dark shades.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
A plate with five shades of something feels generous, even celebratory.
From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026
What’s more, the crucial word “admits of infinite shades, from the very light to very dark. How am I to judge of the degree intended?”
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
