- present participle of shade.
shading
Americannoun
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a slight variation or difference of color, character, etc.
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the act of a person or thing that shades.
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the representation of the different values of color or light and dark in a painting or drawing.
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Measures such as mechanical ventilation or shading don’t work when the heat is relentless, experts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
"Our buildings in this country weren't designed for the climate now and in future - unlike schools in Europe or Africa that have designed shading into their buildings," she says.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
On the sidewalk outside a charging station in downtown Abuja, women shading themselves with umbrellas sell mangoes and peanuts steps away from a Tesla Cybertruck.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
McGee accentuates Kenneth’s somber shading to a degree that risks sentimentalizing the character.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Even though the day was overcast, I had one of Mother’s old parasols shading both me and the Plant, which was snugly ensconced in a small clay flowerpot.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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