a shade

idiom

: a bit : a little
He is just a shade taller than his brother.

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Its walls are dressed in a shade of willow green that evokes a feeling of calm. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024 The former talk show host, journalist and media mogul wore a suit in a shade with particular historic significance for the rally in Philadelphia on Monday. Julia Teti, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024 The sales figures came in a shade ahead of the $157.2 billion expected by analysts polled by LSEG. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 1 Nov. 2024 Kevyn Aucoin The Sensual Skin Enhancer $37 AMAZON NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer $32 NORDSTROM Hide Acne Scars and Discoloration Correa suggests finding a shade that closely matches your skin tone or one that is slightly lighter to get that brightening effect. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for a shade 

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“A shade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20shade. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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