- present participle of shade.
shading
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In the rush for everyone to claim tech-company status, we lost a lot of good shading in many iconic logos: Warner Bros.,
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
External shading, such as shutters, awnings or shades, can be even more effective because it stops some sunlight before it reaches the glass.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
"Our buildings in this country weren't designed for the climate now and in future - unlike schools in Europe or Africa that have designed shading into their buildings," she says.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
CALI, Colombia—This tropical city is known for the vibrant salsa music pulsating through its nightlife and the stately samán trees shading narrow streets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
“For heaven’s sake, now I can’t see a thing,” Vivian scolds, shading her screen with her hand.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
By contrast, the frequently angry and bitter Saul at least has the kind of shadings that make him a worthy frenemy, and “David” could have mined more conflict from the relationship between the two.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
As the garden mellows and dies down, potted plants take center stage with their fresh foliage and seasonal shadings.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 16, 2023
It gave occasionally warm shadings to the seeming sternness of the winter sky.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 26, 2022
As for the reverend being the story of his own biodoc, however, “Loudmouth” — even at two hours — isn’t too keen on filling in the details or shadings that provide a deeper portrait.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 2022
Out of desperation I’d included some of my old Biology drawings, in hard lead pencil with colored shadings.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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