1
: the use of marking made within outlines to suggest three-dimensionality, shadow, or degrees of light and dark in a picture or drawing
2
: an interpretative effect in music gained especially by subtle changes in dynamics
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Each knife is a pretty pastel color, featuring ombre gradient shading that gets lighter and lighter toward the tip of the blade.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
What to expect The total lunar eclipse begins as the moon enters Earth's penumbral shadow, causing a subtle shading effect.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Several doves, with shading from dark to light, take flight over King’s shoulder.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
This unlocks more advanced AI operations and graphical features, with greater energy efficiency than standard shading hardware.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PCMAG, 28 Feb. 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
What to expect The total lunar eclipse begins as the moon enters Earth's penumbral shadow, causing a subtle shading effect.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Several doves, with shading from dark to light, take flight over King’s shoulder.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
This unlocks more advanced AI operations and graphical features, with greater energy efficiency than standard shading hardware.
—Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PCMAG, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Shading.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shading. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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