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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Eddy is also his most distinct character, with the rest of the cast often feeling like shades of him. — Tembe Denton-Hurst, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026 Giannetos is the artist behind Amal’s covetable hair, who crafted more boho brunette shades of caramel-brown and deft, light layers for the lawyer and humanitarian this summer. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026 Some nail artists take the trend in an elegant direction, with shades of silver, gold, and champagne, while others lean more playful, with pops of fuchsia, olive green, and teal. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026 Coppertips are available in shades of red, orange, and yellow, filling gardens with beauty for an extended period of time. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shades of

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“Shades of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shades%20of. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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