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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They’re done in bold color combinations such as chocolate brown and black, and contrasting shades of yellow.
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
And Shafiqua Maloney turned heads with her short, bald hairstyle painted in vibrant shades of blue, yellow, and green—a walking celebration of culture and confidence.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
His new album is filled with messages of pain, struggle and redemption, all steeped in shades of blues, Southern rock and soul.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
Snag them in nine colors, including shades of blue, gray, black, and white.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
And Shafiqua Maloney turned heads with her short, bald hairstyle painted in vibrant shades of blue, yellow, and green—a walking celebration of culture and confidence.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
His new album is filled with messages of pain, struggle and redemption, all steeped in shades of blues, Southern rock and soul.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
Snag them in nine colors, including shades of blue, gray, black, and white.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Shades of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shades%20of. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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