a shade

idiom

: a bit : a little
He is just a shade taller than his brother.

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These include a spot for herbs (which Linda keeps), an area for roses, a shade garden, and a succulent section, plus a koi pond in the center of the property. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025 Perhaps as an ode to Rossellini’s penchant for an iconic lip moment at red carpets, Lancôme released a shade of the L’Absolu Rouge Drama Matte Lipstick in her name. Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 5 Jan. 2025 One friend, whose bag was lost, was in desperate need of a foundation, but none of our group had a shade match for her. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024 Zoom in: New features will include synthetic turf play mounds, a shade structure, planters and seating. Jason Clayworth, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for a shade 

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“A shade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20shade. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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