a shade

idiom

: a bit : a little
He is just a shade taller than his brother.

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The result is a shade that glows in direct sunlight but looks much more natural in shadow. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 12 May 2025 The Isle of Paradise Face Self-Tanning Drops come in a convenient one fl oz bottle and are available in dark, light, and medium glows to choose a shade that complements your skin tone. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 9 May 2025 After spending time away from the public eye, her recent appearances have been notably upbeat—she’s been spotted wearing bold colors like bright red, a shade often associated with power and resilience. Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2025 Spotlight plants for a shade garden just don’t get any better. ▪ Crossandra. Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for a shade

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“A shade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20shade. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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