a shade

idiom

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

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Opt for a shade like this silver chrome for something more unexpected and cool. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025 It can also be used as a contour — simply select a shade three shades darker than your base and blend with Brush No. 1 for a flawless finish. Angela Lei, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 Better yet, this eyeshadow finish comes in nearly every shade under the sun, allowing plenty of room for hand-selecting a shade that suits your skin tone. Claire Sullivan, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025 They were held to 98 total yards, had the ball for a shade over 18 minutes and ran just 33 plays. Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 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 18 Jan. 2025.

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