shades of
idiom
—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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Use black, white, or shades of green to add color to a room without detracting from the stone's natural beauty.
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Chain Details
Whether chunky and oversized or delicate and fine, chain detailing is a must-have lighting detail.
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Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024
The bed linens come in six sizes, from twin to California king, and in various colors like classic white, shades of blue, and a gray and white print.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
In their place: several three-story buildings have emerged, painted different shades of gray with splashes of the aforementioned colors accented on doors and the facade.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 12 May 2024
Stewart stunned on the red carpet, wearing shades of gold.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
Greater Cincinnati residents were treated to views of the northern lights, with shades of pink and ribbons of green light Friday night and into Saturday morning.
—Enquirer Staff, The Enquirer, 11 May 2024
Fall is by far the most popular time for visitors when the mountains transform into shades of amber, yellow and orange.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
Shop the duffle bag on sale in 21 colors, including neutrals and several shades of blue.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Emma had spent plenty of mornings with me on a deer stand—both of us shivering quietly in the predawn cold, watching the woods slowly brighten from tones of blue and gray to more vibrant shades of brown and gold.
—Alice Jones Webb, Field & Stream, 8 May 2024
Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024
The bed linens come in six sizes, from twin to California king, and in various colors like classic white, shades of blue, and a gray and white print.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
In their place: several three-story buildings have emerged, painted different shades of gray with splashes of the aforementioned colors accented on doors and the facade.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 12 May 2024
Stewart stunned on the red carpet, wearing shades of gold.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
Greater Cincinnati residents were treated to views of the northern lights, with shades of pink and ribbons of green light Friday night and into Saturday morning.
—Enquirer Staff, The Enquirer, 11 May 2024
Fall is by far the most popular time for visitors when the mountains transform into shades of amber, yellow and orange.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
Shop the duffle bag on sale in 21 colors, including neutrals and several shades of blue.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Emma had spent plenty of mornings with me on a deer stand—both of us shivering quietly in the predawn cold, watching the woods slowly brighten from tones of blue and gray to more vibrant shades of brown and gold.
—Alice Jones Webb, Field & Stream, 8 May 2024
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