shades
Britishplural noun
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gathering darkness at nightfall
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a slang word for sunglasses
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(often capital) a literary term for Hades
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(foll by of) undertones or suggestions
shades of my father!
Example Sentences
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People may be reluctant to buy several different brands of skin-care products, but they are more likely to add a variety of shades or formulations to their makeup bags.
From MarketWatch
You can pick up shades of anguish in the actor’s delivery even when triumph is imminent.
From Salon
With the shades pulled halfway down, they looked like a pair of sleepy eyes.
From Literature
The expression on its face was cranky, and Jeremy's head began to swirl with irritated shades of brown and green.
From Literature
The water was a different shade from the river—a slate blue-gray that blended in with the hills and sky, which were darker and lighter shades of the same color.
From Literature
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