shades of
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—used to say what or who one is reminded of when looking at or thinking about someone or something
a former actor who's now a politician—shades of Ronald Reagan
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Rather, Puckett adds secondary shades of greens with fresh herbs like mint, bright yellow lemon and even blue or purple flowers to really set off the visuals of the green cocktail.
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Jillian Dara, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
For a more sophisticated look, choose muted shades of dark green over bright hues like traditional Irish or shamrock green.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
But shades of deep red will become more pronounced as the moon enters the darkest part of the shadow.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2025
From the bodice to the waistline of Brown’s dress were three-dimensional floral embellishments with shades of soft pink and metallic.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
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Jillian Dara, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
For a more sophisticated look, choose muted shades of dark green over bright hues like traditional Irish or shamrock green.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
But shades of deep red will become more pronounced as the moon enters the darkest part of the shadow.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2025
From the bodice to the waistline of Brown’s dress were three-dimensional floral embellishments with shades of soft pink and metallic.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Shades of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shades%20of. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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