shades of
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—used to say what or who one is reminded of when looking at or thinking about someone or something
a former actor who's now a politician—shades of Ronald Reagan
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Hathaway sat front row at the Ralph Lauren Collection Fall 2025 fashion show with other celebrities like Michelle Williams and Naomi Watts, all of whom wore shades of beige, brown, and taupe.
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Marci Robin, Allure, 17 Apr. 2025
The eggs came out in stunning shades of marigold, magenta, and cornflower blue.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 16 Apr. 2025
Perfect for spring, the Quencher, lid and flip straw are all different shades of pink.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Refresh your container garden with asters in shades of blue, white, and purple when the other flowers begin to fade.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
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Marci Robin, Allure, 17 Apr. 2025
The eggs came out in stunning shades of marigold, magenta, and cornflower blue.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 16 Apr. 2025
Perfect for spring, the Quencher, lid and flip straw are all different shades of pink.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Refresh your container garden with asters in shades of blue, white, and purple when the other flowers begin to fade.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Shades of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shades%20of. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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