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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All of them sat a row behind President Biden and Jill Biden, and all of them wore remarkably similar dark suits, ties in shades of black to sky blue, and black suits and coats. —

Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025 Related Articles Browse zara bestsellers here Remy wore jeans, sneakers and a Gucci shirt in shades of green. —

Julia Teti, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025 For the designer, that meant acknowledging the natural surroundings through ample shades of blue and green, including a brilliant peacock hue (Benjamin Moore’s Hidden Falls, 714) on the interior doors. —

Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025 While bold in color, McCarthy's bespoke ensemble was also bold in design as it was accessorized with a dramatic cape coated in various shades of pink and layers of ruffles. —

Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for shades of