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shading

[shey-ding] / ˈʃeɪ dɪŋ /
NOUN
coloring
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Scientists are also experimenting with techniques ranging from nutritional gel to feed corals to shading techniques and genetic engineering to protect reefs.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Plants with steeper, more upright leaves were able to rise above neighboring plants during early growth stages, capturing more sunlight while shading out competitors below.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

But when the storytelling gets too stately, her cast brings the necessary shading.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

The painter’s technical brilliance is evident in the soft shading of features and the depiction of multiple layers of transparent fabric.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

Christopher peered up, shading his eyes against the late-afternoon sun.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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