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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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2
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
Brian Westover, PCMAG, 25 Feb. 2025
And Zooey Deschanel and Max Greenfield took advantage of their time presenting at the SAG Awards on Sunday night to throw some shade at their Emmy-winning former costar Lamorne Morris during their onstage reunion.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
This house is set behind a large grassy lawn, shaded by several mature Southern live oak trees.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Available in a two-toned color scheme in five vibrant shades—complete with an optional matching stylus—the Laptop 12 features a substantial design with shock-absorbing materials.
—Brian Westover, PCMAG, 25 Feb. 2025
And Zooey Deschanel and Max Greenfield took advantage of their time presenting at the SAG Awards on Sunday night to throw some shade at their Emmy-winning former costar Lamorne Morris during their onstage reunion.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
These structures also shade the leaf, which in a natural setting protects them from sunburn.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
This house is set behind a large grassy lawn, shaded by several mature Southern live oak trees.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shade
Noun
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Rowley will play Will, a young man caught between two worlds who wants belonging, respect, and a future beyond the shadows of the forest.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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Patrick Schwarzenegger is learning to define success for himself outside the shadow of his famous family.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Brilliant golden-yellow hues in the glass give way to a palate of citrus cream, hazelnut and ripe apples.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The color palette presented deep hues of gray, burgundy, chocolate, and classic navy, in addition to the brand’s signature ivory, accents of yellow, orange, and mint green in knitwear.—
WWD,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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By locking Metcalf into a five-year, $150 million contract, the Steelers have made their biggest splash at wideout, where their track record of drafting and developing the position has hit a valley in recent years (except George Pickens).—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Slam Dunk At Pier 5 at Bayside Marketplace in Miami, this is a winning mix of Don Q Cristal rum, Triple Sec, fresh lime, orange juice, and mint, topped with a bubbly splash of Starry.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Zoe, as an apparition, is both the cause and relief to her pain.—
Jake Coyle,
Boston Herald,
28 Feb. 2025
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In one of the film’s more startling moments, Shiri and Yarden Bibas and other residents of Kibbutz Nir Oz — many of whom, including Shiri Bibas and her two children, are now confirmed dead — flit across the screen like apparitions.—
Toby Axelrod,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Iran’s nuclear facilities are now exposed to attack, after Israel destroyed almost all of the air defenses protecting them in October.—
David E. Sanger,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Chris Malone Mendez,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Jupiter can be seen at dusk, high overhead in the south, according to NASA.—
Terry Dickerson,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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The easiest way to see the planetary lineup is to head outside at dusk and find Venus, the brightest and most conspicuous of the planets, shining in the west-southwest sky.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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See if the Ohio History Center comes alive after dark at Night at the Museum.—
Andrew King,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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Florida Man also doesn’t do dark and overly morbid things.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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Spring colors are set to pop this season, with bold pastel hues that will effortlessly elevate any outfit.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2025
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In the videos posted to social media, several protesters are seen wearing Ukraine's colors of yellow and blue and holding Ukrainian flags.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Shade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shade. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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