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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
Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
When flowers drop, remove the shade cloth and dump the flowers that collect there in the trash.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 16 Jan. 2025
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
For a one-of-a-kind stay, book the cozy barn loft suite at the Country Charm Bed & Breakfast, where you’ll be shaded by live oaks and enjoy picturesque views of the English gardens.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Just like field corn, doesn’t need to be talked to in a certain way, doesn’t need the conditions to be perfect, sunlight, shade, water, water content, soil content.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
When flowers drop, remove the shade cloth and dump the flowers that collect there in the trash.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
Blush Pink™ Nandina Botanical Name: Nandina domestica 'AKA' Sun Exposure: Part sun to shade
Soil Type: Average, medium, well-draining
Soil pH: Acidic to neutral (5.0-7.4)
For vibrant winter color, look no further than Blush Pink™ Nandina from the Southern Living Plant Collection.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
For a one-of-a-kind stay, book the cozy barn loft suite at the Country Charm Bed & Breakfast, where you’ll be shaded by live oaks and enjoy picturesque views of the English gardens.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shade
Noun
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Her brim, tilted low, cast a thick shadow over her eyes, shielding her from the view of millions of Americans who were lying in wait for some kind of reaction.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
20 Jan. 2025
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That’s saying something considering that when Biden took office in January 2021 the economy was still under the shadow of Covid, with many folks choosing to spend the holiday season in late 2020 away from friends and family because of the spread of the omicron variant.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
19 Jan. 2025
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In this corner of the world, traditional attires are inherently bright, but the filmmakers boost their impact by conceiving the images to look unassumingly radiant in the way hues mingle in the frame.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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However, the varying hues along the spectrum of solitude stretch from intense (alone in a cabin in the woods, lacking even your phone) to being alone but having some kind of engagement with others (spending a solitary afternoon watching cooking videos or reading blog posts).—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
25 Jan. 2025
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There is only one back-to-back set, right before the break on Feb. 8 and 9. Upstart goaltenders have made big splashes in Montreal in the past.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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And Barreto is a fan of the Chinese evergreen for a splash of color.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Jan. 2025
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There’s a kind of Gothic quality to the apparitions, calling to mind Edward Gorey figures, but all smeared and melted and smudged.—
Alissa Wilkinson,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2025
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There have been no sightings, no fleeting apparitions.—
David Ornstein,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Beyond those agencies, the department is also responsible for securing airline transportation, protecting dignitaries, responding to natural disasters and more.—
REBECCA SANTANA AND STEPHEN GROVES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Piccadilly Circus is seen at dusk, on 7th January 2025, in London, England.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
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This bucket-list worthy kayaking experience starts at dusk and will take participants through the iconic Flowerpot Rock formations.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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How To Find Mars In The Night Sky Go outside after dark and look to the east.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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But batteries that bank power for after dark have changed the equation.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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His writing included warnings to distinguish between leeches: good (round and shiny) and bad (black or blue in color and found near fetid water).—
Megan Cassidy-Welch,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Her makeup featured bold brows, a smokey eye and a touch of a deep berry hue, adding a pop of color to her lip.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Shade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shade. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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