shades of
phrase
—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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When this tournament is gone, the lasting images will be baby blue, yellow, orange and two more shades of yellow Friday.
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Sam McDowell July 3,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
Although the country's flag is red and white, the team has worn shades of blue since the 1930s, according to reports.
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Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Seashells, pearls, and gold chrome look surprisingly subdued, thanks to shades of cream and white.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Her short, round nails were decked out in massive crystals in shades of silver and gold.
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Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Marbled white quartz comes in a variety of veining colors, with shades of gray being the most common.
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Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 June 2026
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Sam McDowell July 3,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
Although the country's flag is red and white, the team has worn shades of blue since the 1930s, according to reports.
—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Seashells, pearls, and gold chrome look surprisingly subdued, thanks to shades of cream and white.
—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Her short, round nails were decked out in massive crystals in shades of silver and gold.
—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Marbled white quartz comes in a variety of veining colors, with shades of gray being the most common.
—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 June 2026
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“Shades of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shades%20of. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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