- 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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She cites a recent visit to northern France, where she says virtually every single building had external shading.
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
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
Eight dogs, each with thick gray coats shading into white bellies and paws, had been led into the courtyard by a thin, spry Xi woman.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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