shades

British  

/ ʃeɪdz /

plural noun

1. gathering darkness at nightfall

2. a slang word for sunglasses

3. (often capital) a literary term for Hades

4. (foll by of) undertones or suggestions

   shades of my father!

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Example Sentences

For many, the story goes well beyond shades of blonde and finding the right Birkin bag and into what the couple actually meant to the public.

From The Wall Street Journal

But here in Somewhere, there are only dull shades of brown, gray, and more brown.

From Literature

The crescent-shaped Venetian lagoon glows in shades of turquoise, revealing the network of islands that form the floating city of Venice along the Adriatic coast.

From Science Daily

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

Related Words

• specs
• sunglasses