shading
noun
a slight variation or difference of color, character, etc.
shadings
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pluralof shading.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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By contrast, the frequently angry and bitter Saul at least has the kind of shadings that make him a worthy frenemy, and “David” could have mined more conflict from the relationship between the two.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
It gave occasionally warm shadings to the seeming sternness of the winter sky.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 26, 2022
As for the reverend being the story of his own biodoc, however, “Loudmouth” — even at two hours — isn’t too keen on filling in the details or shadings that provide a deeper portrait.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 2022
Hall’s performance is remarkable, full of shadings and intimations of significant emotional depths.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 30, 2022
These shadings are what set Truman Drama apart.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
