shades

Example Sentences

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“It’s A No For Me,” he tersely posted on social media, accompanied by a smiley face emoji wearing shades.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

“There’s lots of shades of blue,” pointed out Chad Peace of the Independent Voter Project, on a press call to support open primaries.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Jackets also had their place on the runway in shades of black, gold, and silver.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Just like the tourists perched above, visitors in the boats below try to get the ultimate snap: the vertical landscape looming over the Yangtze River in shades of electric blue, magenta and red.

From BBC • May 12, 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