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• Most of us have shades of both, and, guess what, by proxy, want to see both of these movies.
  — Evan Romano, Men's Health, 24 July 2023
• One wears shades of emerald and lime, while the other wears pool blue and slate.
  — Katy Kelleher, refinery29.com, 29 July 2024
• All of them were dark, shades of gray and black—beautiful birds.
  — Martha McPhee, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2023
• The summer crowds have thinned, the air is crisp and cool, and the leaves turn brilliant shades of orange, red and yellow.
  — Linnea Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2024
• In this first hull, there’s a Miami Beach vibe with cool shades of ice blue, cream and soft gray.
  — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2023
• There are over 600 types of sakura trees across the country with varying shades of pink.
  — Tokyo Halfie, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2023
• Those that want something bolder may opt for splashy shades of pink or blues.
  — Shelby Ying Hyde, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
• For 2024, shake things up a bit and try out subtler shades of red like maroon and merlot.
  — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 4 Jan. 2024
• Stewart stunned on the red carpet, wearing shades of gold.
  — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
• Our colors are shades of cabernet and chardonnay, deep greens and bronzes.
  — Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 5 Nov. 2023
• The flag features stripes in shades of pink and red, a white bar in the center, and a lipstick kiss symbol in the top left corner.
  — Claire Gillespie, Health, 13 Dec. 2023
• Ornaments in shades of light pink and sparkly gold hang from the branches.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2023
• Copyright infringement is black and white, but there are shades of gray around its edges.
  — David Nield, Popular Science, 25 Apr. 2024
• And the darkness is no longer monolithic, but swirls with shades of black and a parade of textures.
  — Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 26 Mar. 2024
• The store features the brand’s signature shades of rich brown and dark chocolate with touches of ivory.
  — Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 18 July 2024
• They were streaked in different shades of brown, some of the engravings a little hard to see.
  — Hadley Green, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023
• The orcas never make an appearance, but the sea glass does, in shades of white, amber, and green.
  — Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2024
• The adjustable strap is up to 40 inches long, and the bag comes in six colors: hot pink, beige, black and white checkers, black, and two shades of brown.
  — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
• These Begonias will grow about 18 inches tall and wide and are available in shades of both red and pink.
  — Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 4 May 2024
• With five shades of leather to choose from, including black and camel, there’s a look for every design style.
  — Sanah Faroke, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2023
• As a result, shades of brown are coming in strong as a rich yet neutral accent.
  — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2023
• Some species also appear in shades of metallic green or blue.
  — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2024
• Along the way, peep streets lined with white clapboard cottages with shutters in tell-tale shades of pastel.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2023
• Embracing color – from shades of blue and teal to blush and peach – the designer adorned the home with warmth and vibrance.
  — Allie Beth Allman & Associates, Dallas News, 27 Aug. 2023
• Take the trend and modernize it by painting the room different tonal hues, as seen in this kitchen with three shades of green.
  — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 31 July 2024
• The capsule includes the Damier and Monogram patterns in shades of orange, gray, black, and white.
  — Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
• One model, pictured here, got their nails done in vibrant shades of pink, yellow, and green.
  — Brittany Natale, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 July 2023
• There’s nothing uniform about these pumpkins and gourds, in their shades of yellows and grays and oranges.
  — Ali Martin, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2024
• Pia and her two siblings wore all-white outfits, while their parents matched in different shades of blue.
  — Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
• Floodwaters appear as various shades of blue and cover what was dry ground (browns and greens) earlier this month, the imagery shows.
  — Mary Gilbert, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 16 Dec 2024