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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
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Not necessarily the technical side of blues music, but its emotional palette—the melancholy, vulnerability, and depth that live within those shades of blue.
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Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
Protect your head and shade your eyes when outdoors.
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Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
21 June 2026
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Noun
Sliced tomatoes in several shades and sizes had been piled onto bread, one falling into the other like drunk pals.
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Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Not necessarily the technical side of blues music, but its emotional palette—the melancholy, vulnerability, and depth that live within those shades of blue.
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Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Verb
Those at the bottom of the plant, likely shaded by the upper foliage, are often candidates for the plant to self-prune.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
Protect your head and shade your eyes when outdoors.
—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
21 June 2026
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Squirrel monkeys—a petite, chirruping, tree-climbing species whose dark muzzle gives the impression of permanent 5 o’clock shadow—have to deal with that proportional dilemma, too.
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Reflections, shadows and motion blur can all reduce detection confidence.
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Dark figures were darting through the shadows—Germans were carrying sacks and pillows to their building.
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Reflections, shadows and motion blur can all reduce detection confidence.
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While warm, earthy walls create a harmonious look, cooler hues, such as soft blues and grays, add a refreshing contrast.
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Researchers recently visualized a set of images across a spectrum of red, white, and blue hues compiled by the Chandra X-ray Observatory as well as the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
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Mysterio came back with a baseball slide into a splash on the outside.
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Betts is making his splash at the plate again.
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Reports of strange sounds, apparitions, and unexplained encounters continue to attract visitors.
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Why then, when discussing body image after weight changes, is our culture reaching for the language of vexing apparitions and death?
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In the final months of pregnancy, the testicles descend through a passage called the inguinal canal to land in the scrotum, the pouch that protects them for the rest of a man’s life.
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This shampoo and conditioner are designed to strengthen and protect hair health while reducing frizz and split ends.
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Over 82 nights in April, May, September and October, researchers interviewed visitors after dusk at campgrounds, scenic overlooks and parking areas.
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Arrive before dusk and marvel at the biggest fireworks display in the region.
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Even an aggressive plaintiff would know that lingering past dark wouldn’t go over well in court.
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News of a glow-in-the-dark Nike Air Foamposite Pro first materialized in November, with early reports of a Summit White/Black colorway enhanced with the glowing treatment.
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“Shade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shade. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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