shades

Example Sentences

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“There were definitely shades of ‘Lost in Space’ and myriad other 1960s sci-fi stories,” says Ayanian.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Blackout shades were raised; people poured into the streets, shouting, dancing and embracing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

There were shades of difference among the commentators, but they mostly batted for the same team.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

People rushed to shutter windows and pull down special blackout shades.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti