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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The highlight was reaching the end to overlook the seemingly countless rock spires, with their layered shades of red, brown and tan.
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2025
Another offering is Armani Beauty’s Luminous Silk Cheek Tint duo, which offers two shades of the light-as-air formula for an easy, hydrating flush of color.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2025
Previous Virtual Boy emulators (including earlier versions of Red Viper) routinely let users replace the default red LEDs with a different color but usually limited the display to three shades of that same color.
—ArsTechnica, 30 July 2025
Interiors in shades of beige and ivory with splashes of tropical colors are soothing.
—Barbara Schuler, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2025
Another offering is Armani Beauty’s Luminous Silk Cheek Tint duo, which offers two shades of the light-as-air formula for an easy, hydrating flush of color.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2025
Previous Virtual Boy emulators (including earlier versions of Red Viper) routinely let users replace the default red LEDs with a different color but usually limited the display to three shades of that same color.
—ArsTechnica, 30 July 2025
Interiors in shades of beige and ivory with splashes of tropical colors are soothing.
—Barbara Schuler, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
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“Shades of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shades%20of. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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