shades

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Posting a photo of the designs they have selected, Lorenze revealed a mix of red and blue paint shades, as well as white fabrics patterned with deep red and blue flowers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Across brands, brighter colors such as red and yellow tended to contain more lead than less vibrant shades.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

The second surprise came courtesy of Jamie Foxx, who popped out in shades and 10-gallon hat to sing the Ray Charles homage-driven hook of Kanye West’s “Gold Digger.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Unassuming from the outside, the shop opens into a huge ark of mortar-crusted brick and ribcage-like beams, with long dining tables displaying shapely vases, pitchers, teacups and plates in shades of apricot, amber and malachite.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

She wore a blue apron with green ribbons in multiple shades sewn across it over a dress with a blueberry print.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith