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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Colors include shades of red, orange, pink as well as white and striped ones. —

Janet Carson, arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024 Hacienda’s view of Mallorca is abundant with landscapes in various shades of green and gold, stunning mountain views, and world-class golfing while maintaining the foundations of Mallorcan art, Spanish architecture, and island charm. —

Shea Peters, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024 Related Video Doja Cat Took Drip to Its Logical Conclusion From bold shades of red like cherry cola and ginger spice to classic Old Hollywood blonde, there's something for everyone. —

Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024 The chapeau featured a lighter green tone and included a pheasant-style feather with shades of brown, green and red. —

Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shades of