shades of
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—used to say what or who one is reminded of when looking at or thinking about someone or something
a former actor who's now a politician—shades of Ronald Reagan
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Colorful accents in the signature soccer team’s shades of orange and green run around the shoulder and arm line, while silver details appear throughout.
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
Sip a cocktail at the Thai Library, serving southern Thai cuisine, or the new open-air 7.8 N bar (reflecting the coordinates of Phuket) and watch the sunset stripe the sky in shades of lavender and rose.
—Rona Berg, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Flowers in shades of gentle pinks and purples have an enduring appeal, and can make just as much of an impact as bolder colors.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2025
Cozy and colorful The living room is now a light, bright, welcoming space, filled with neutral tones and accents in coral pink and shades of blue.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 10 July 2025
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
Sip a cocktail at the Thai Library, serving southern Thai cuisine, or the new open-air 7.8 N bar (reflecting the coordinates of Phuket) and watch the sunset stripe the sky in shades of lavender and rose.
—Rona Berg, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Flowers in shades of gentle pinks and purples have an enduring appeal, and can make just as much of an impact as bolder colors.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2025
Cozy and colorful The living room is now a light, bright, welcoming space, filled with neutral tones and accents in coral pink and shades of blue.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 10 July 2025
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“Shades of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shades%20of. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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