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as in shadow
partial darkness due to the obstruction of light rays
it was hard to see in the shade after being in the brilliant sunlight the trees cast shade
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as in shadows
a time or place of little or no light
enjoying the cool shade of the evening
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as in hue
a property that becomes apparent when light falls on an object and by which things that are identical in form can be distinguished
a lovely shade of blue
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as in splash
a very small amount
just a shade taller than his dance partner
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as in apparition
the soul of a dead person thought of especially as appearing to living people
spirits and shades haunting the night
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Recent Examples of shade
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
Earle slipped into a pink leopard one-piece swimsuit paired with metallic pink heels and accessorized with matching shades and earrings.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Besides shading the sun’s glare and protecting against the elements, baseball caps have always been worn to represent the home team — in today’s fashion, that translates to personal branding that casually aligns the wearer with a luxe label, interest or experience, or style POV.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
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In the Upper South, provide camellias with protection from winter winds and plant in partial shade to prevent problems associated with temperature swings during freezes.
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But while there are a rainbow of hues designers would happily coat a room in, some shades a hard pass for the pros.
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Play the Sun In a perfect scenario, your decoys will be in the sun (so ducks can see them well) and your hide will be in the shadows.Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Then blitz a weakside linebacker who is lurking in the shadows.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
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Farrow & Ball’s Cooking Apple Green on the walls complements the floors, which are painted in the company’s warm Picture Gallery Red—a popular hue for subterranean floors of the home’s era.David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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And now the ferocious muscle car, which is finished in the marque’s trademark orange hue and signed by team driver Lando Norris, is up for auction on eBay.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
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Thanks to the streaming splash, Maydon and Regida pick up their first top 10s on both rankings.Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
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The noise and splash created by a breaching shark or ray might catch the attention of a nearby individual, signaling readiness to mate.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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More than five million visited the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe near the site of her apparition in the days ahead of her feast day in 2023, according to estimates shared by the Associated Press.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 12 Oct. 2024
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Marilyn Monroe’s apparition has been seen at the Roosevelt in Hollywood; Civil War soldiers have been spotted at the Marshall House in Savannah, Georgia.Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2024
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The world’s first secure touchscreens are here to protect your crypto stash.Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps the most impressive features of this tiny home are the floor-to-ceiling windows, which provide tons of natural light throughout the day and give you a beautiful view of nature at dusk.Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed 40 people around the eastern city of Baalbek in the Bekaa Valley on Wednesday, according to the country’s health ministry, and at dusk more strikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs.Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Another almost fell to their death while the group was hiking after dark along a steep, forested hillside above Class V rapids.Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
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Zion finishes off the standard base trailer with a set of four bed lights for easily rummaging through cargo after dark and a rocker switch panel for those lights and available auxiliary and rock lights.New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
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Still, even simple flourishes like multiple color options were once rare.PCMAG, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
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The crisp air and vibrant colors of the orchards create a beautiful backdrop for a leisurely day.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Shade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shade. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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