How to Use shades of in a Sentence
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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
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One wears shades of emerald and lime, while the other wears pool blue and slate.
—Katy Kelleher, refinery29.com, 29 July 2024
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All of them were dark, shades of gray and black—beautiful birds.
—Martha McPhee, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2023
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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
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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
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There are over 600 types of sakura trees across the country with varying shades of pink.
—Tokyo Halfie, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2023
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Those that want something bolder may opt for splashy shades of pink or blues.
—Shelby Ying Hyde, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
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For 2024, shake things up a bit and try out subtler shades of red like maroon and merlot.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 4 Jan. 2024
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Stewart stunned on the red carpet, wearing shades of gold.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
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Our colors are shades of cabernet and chardonnay, deep greens and bronzes.
—Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 5 Nov. 2023
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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
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Ornaments in shades of light pink and sparkly gold hang from the branches.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2023
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Copyright infringement is black and white, but there are shades of gray around its edges.
—David Nield, Popular Science, 25 Apr. 2024
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And the darkness is no longer monolithic, but swirls with shades of black and a parade of textures.
—Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 26 Mar. 2024
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The store features the brand’s signature shades of rich brown and dark chocolate with touches of ivory.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 18 July 2024
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They were streaked in different shades of brown, some of the engravings a little hard to see.
—Hadley Green, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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As a result, shades of brown are coming in strong as a rich yet neutral accent.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2023
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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
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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
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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
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One model, pictured here, got their nails done in vibrant shades of pink, yellow, and green.
—Brittany Natale, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 July 2023
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The women are so empowered, and there are shades of lesbianism as well.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 19 June 2024
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Both wore shades of white, with Debicki flaunting a long sleeve, floor-length gown adorned with sequins.
—Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2023
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There are eye-catching shades of turquoise and white throughout, thanks to British artist David Tremlett, who mapped out the graphic design of the floor and ceiling.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 July 2023
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Shop the snuggly sweater dress in sizes S through XXL and 23 colors, including three shades of green: army green, light green, and blackish green.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 14 Jan. 2024
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Angelina Jolie was then photographed in 50 shades of beige—a cashmere camel suit—while heading to the theatre in New York.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2023
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