shades

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

As usual, UK heritage was evident in the oversized checked overcoats in muted autumnal shades, alongside punk tailoring and some very interesting headwear.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Right now, the rascal in him slumbers, briefly glimpsed now and again behind dark shades.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Cut into it and you’ll reveal its delicate anatomy — layers of leaves, in shades of light green or purple, all tightly packed into one big ball.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2026

Attached to the shades is a chain of Post-it Notes.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston