How to Use a shade in a Sentence
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That’s a shade of pink for the Galaxy S23 Plus and green for the Ultra.
—Chris Smith, BGR, 26 Dec. 2022
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Sharp played a shade over 30 minutes, the most on the 10-man roster.
—Indystar Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 8 June 2023
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The ceiling is gold, the banquettes are plum, and the curtains are a shade of champagne.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2023
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Many people opt for a beach tent in a shade of blue, for an aquatic feel.
—Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2023
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Gray Wave There wasn't a living room untouched by a shade of gray.
—Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 23 June 2023
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Like the Chinati, the home abounds with concrete floors amid walls painted in a shade of dusty pink.
—Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 3 Apr. 2023
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At the event, Camilla embraced a shade of sky blue for a monochrome look.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 3 July 2024
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Then, line the lips with a lip liner in a shade that matches your lipstick.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023
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On one of those couches (a shade of dusty rose), Frank kissed me on the neck and my body tingled in reply.
—Edan Lepucki, The Atlantic, 12 July 2024
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The group created a shade of purple for the bridge based on his and the focus group's input.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 9 Aug. 2022
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Nearly everyone in the showings for both films was in a shade of pink.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN, 21 July 2024
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One major plus: The splash pad is under a shade structure.
—Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2023
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One major plus: The splash pad is under a shade structure.
—Kimi Robinson, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2023
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Lil Nas’ logo then forms from the raindrops and glows a shade of gold and holographic hue.
—Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 2 Jan. 2024
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From the top of her low-slung denim jeans, the strings of her bikini bottoms could be seen in a shade of chocolate brown.
—Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 2 Sep. 2023
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To start, each tester assessed their teeth and carefully chose the color of their teeth based on a shade guide.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 29 June 2023
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Her entire look was a shade of deep red that gave off major Valentine's Day vibes.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 21 Jan. 2024
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From other neutrals like gray, navy, and black to fun colors like bright red and soft pink, there's a shade that suits your style.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2023
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Just make sure to choose a shade and harp that are appropriately sized for your lamp.
—Laura Daily, Washington Post, 13 July 2024
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The venue, décor, dresses and almost everything was a shade of blush, light pinks and rose gold.
—Cody D. Short | Cshort@al.com, al, 13 June 2023
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Makeup is supposed to be fun, so there are no rules in selecting a shade.
—Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 30 Mar. 2023
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Its day is a shade less than an Earth day in length, but its orbit is just a fraction of Mercury’s distance from the sun.
—John Wenz, Popular Mechanics, 25 Aug. 2022
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Lynch pitched back-to-back games vs. Detroit to begin the month, and the Tigers scored 10 runs in a shade under nine innings during those starts.
—Tyler J. Davis, Detroit Free Press, 28 Sep. 2022
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Crick even made their costumes himself by dyeing white business shirts a shade of green and adding frills.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 13 Oct. 2023
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If the plant cannot be moved, then the sun can be blocked with a shade covering — even an umbrella, Griswold said.
—Frances Vinall, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
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Even the iPhone 15 Pro was a shade thicker than its predecessor.
—Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 17 June 2024
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The longtime home of late Hollywood star Betty White is up for sale, with a price a shade over $10.5 million.
—CNN, 27 Apr. 2022
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On a glorious day along the Pacific Coast, the average score was a shade over 73.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 26 Jan. 2024
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At a shade over 20 pounds each, these carbon fiber wheels are about 37 percent lighter than the standard aluminum wheels available on the Dark Horse.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 13 Feb. 2023
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Shopping for a shade sail can feel overwhelming, as there are a ton on the market in assorted sizes and shapes.
—Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 18 June 2022
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