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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“Fifty Shades of Grey” actress Dakota Johnson’s “extraordinary” midcentury modern Los Angeles retreat is already under offer—mere days after the on-screen star put the property on the market for $6 million.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
Shades of 2021, when Mr. Ciattarelli came from nowhere and almost defeated Gov. Phil Murphy, losing by only 3.2 points.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 2025
Shades of “Man Show” masculinity are all around us, especially in forums that we shouldn’t expect it to show up, except in this darkest, dumbest of timelines.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2025
His collaboration with Rita Ora on the song For You - from the Fifty Shades Freed soundtrack - reached number eight and earned another Brit nomination.
From BBC • Oct. 16, 2024
Shades of red, yellow, and brown, different shapes and sizes.
From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn
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