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as in shadow
partial darkness due to the obstruction of light rays
it was hard to see in the shade after being in the brilliant sunlight the trees cast shade
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as in shadows
a time or place of little or no light
enjoying the cool shade of the evening
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as in hue
a property that becomes apparent when light falls on an object and by which things that are identical in form can be distinguished
a lovely shade of blue
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as in splash
a very small amount
just a shade taller than his dance partner
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as in apparition
the soul of a dead person thought of especially as appearing to living people
spirits and shades haunting the night
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Recent Examples of shade
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Charlotte Tilbury and Jones Road offer brow pencil options with wider tips, ideal for filling in larger sparse areas (plus, Jones Road’s brow pencil shade range includes the perfect one for gray hair).
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
Across seventeen pages, many divisions and subdivisions were shaded blood-red.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Without shade or cover, the permafrost began to absorb more solar radiation.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Charlotte Tilbury and Jones Road offer brow pencil options with wider tips, ideal for filling in larger sparse areas (plus, Jones Road’s brow pencil shade range includes the perfect one for gray hair).
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
Some nonnative plants, like Japanese stilt grass, smother the native ephemerals and shade them from the Sun’s light even before the forest canopy forms.
—Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
Across seventeen pages, many divisions and subdivisions were shaded blood-red.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2025
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From data leakage to shadow engineering, no-code, robotic process automation (RPA) and AI apps create an expanding attack surface that is beyond the reach of standard security controls.—
Yair Finzi,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Lisa Stardust reveals how this post-Mercury and Venus shadow period will affect each zodiac sign Comments Mercury and Venus retrograde are finally coming to an end!—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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In Milwaukee, at least 300 streetlights installed in 2018 began taking on a purple hue in 2021.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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Best Clothing Deals Versatile clothing is the key to packing light, so look for neutral hues and easy-to-match fabrics, like denim.—
Talia Ergas,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Mar. 2025
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Neither does the oak, even after almost 25 years, although that small amount of virgin oak barrels in the mix adds a splash of vibrant wood to the flavor profile.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2025
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The use of blue and limestone beige reflects Malta’s coastal hues, with accents of vibrant red to offer a splash of contrast.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Apr. 2025
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Todd, the neighbor, even the strange apparitions are obfuscated simply because of their height, which adds to the eerieness of Indy’s experience but also makes Indy’s recognition of Todd’s voice all the more emotional.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2025
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In the writer-director’s latest horror flick, The Monkey, there is no malignant apparition, and death doesn’t lurk or stalk.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Arkansas Senate on Wednesday night approved a bill that its supporters maintain would protect Arkansans from religious discrimination and its opponents counter targets LGBTQ+ people.—
Josh Snyder,
Arkansas Online,
10 Apr. 2025
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Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Best Time To See The Full Worm Moon Rise In the wake of the excitement of the total lunar eclipse, don’t overlook the opportunity to view the just-off full moon rise in the east during dusk the following evening.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The deck outside the main living space offers jaw-dropping views, the scenery shifting from the golden glow of sunrise to the soft hues of dusk.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2025
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Most Marvel Cinematic Universe fans will be unfamiliar with this nefarious dark alter ego of the mysterious crusader called Sentry, who is essentially Marvel Comics' psychotic version of DC Comics' Superman.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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For us, the best option was renting a car for transportation to and from the airport but hunkering down at the lodge after dark for the most rewarding and stress-free experience.—
Sophie Mendel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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Research on atopic dermatitis, the most common type of eczema, suggests that people of color, including South Asian individuals like Roy, as well as Black and Latinx folks, may have more severe and persistent eczema.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Allure,
18 Apr. 2025
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The darker the color, the more likely an area is to experience unseasonably warm weather.—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Shade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shade. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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