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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Thanks to a $25 million renovation that wrapped in 2018, the 271 guest rooms and suites are spacious retreats, boldly accented with shades of deep amethyst, robin egg blue, and gold, and classically done up with the essentials for a good night’s sleep.
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Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The song is a concise blast of funky country-rock, with shades of the Allman Brothers, some traditional-country fiddle, and lyrics about a bottle that just won’t empty.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
Difficulty distinguishing between shades of colors or noticing colors appearing duller.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
The new dial shades of yellow, turquoise and lilac are both warm and calming.
—Alex Doak, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
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Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The song is a concise blast of funky country-rock, with shades of the Allman Brothers, some traditional-country fiddle, and lyrics about a bottle that just won’t empty.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
Difficulty distinguishing between shades of colors or noticing colors appearing duller.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
The new dial shades of yellow, turquoise and lilac are both warm and calming.
—Alex Doak, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Shades of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shades%20of. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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