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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
Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2025
This cedar cools the nearby buildings with the shade from its canopy.
—Bellamy Pailthorp, NPR, 11 June 2025
Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
It’s shaded by a solar hardtop that generates three kilowatts—solar power is a feature that Oyster is making available across its entire range.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
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Noun
Across the parking lot, longtime season ticket-holders Charlie Beres, of Palm Beach Gardens, and the husband-and-wife duo of Valerie and TJ Mathieu, of Lake Worth, have a less-elaborate setup in the shade.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2025
This cedar cools the nearby buildings with the shade from its canopy.
—Bellamy Pailthorp, NPR, 11 June 2025
Verb
The inner sanctum of Diocletian’s Palace, what’s left of it, includes vaulted ceilings and thick stone walls that keep the space wonderfully shaded and cool.
—Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
It’s shaded by a solar hardtop that generates three kilowatts—solar power is a feature that Oyster is making available across its entire range.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shade
Noun
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The friend zone trope suggests that the lovelorn are trapped in the cold shadow of platonic feelings.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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Those unmentioned months cast a dark shadow upon the rich descriptions of his life as a chemist before and after the war.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Instead of the usual green or black colorway, though, the chef decided to do up his oven in a bright-orange hue.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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The flagship of the brand is its MR-G line, which continuously evolves in its functionality, materials, hues and finishes.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
Noun
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In a shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, and triple sec with a splash of jalapeño simple syrup.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2025
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Blend frozen watermelon with a splash of lime juice to make watermelon slushies.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
11 June 2025
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The series, originally from Monumental Television for the BBC in the UK, follows a young couple inherit a huge castle, only to find one of them can communicate with the various apparitions from history who already live there.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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The listing appeared suddenly, like an apparition from the era when Yoshi’s reigned as the Bay Area’s premiere jazz venue.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Marines are tasked with protecting federal facilities and personnel, according to a statement from U.S. Northern Command, and will operate under Task Force 51—a contingency unit created to coordinate military support for domestic emergencies.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2025
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The mission to protect and eventually eliminate the Star Plasma Vessel, Riko Amanai, marks the beginning of their ideological divide.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Smoke from Canadian wildfires infiltrated the Detroit sky and lingered as dusk descended on Comerica Park.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Deer typically are most active and browsing at dusk and right before sunrise, says Mengak.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Also, swimming alone after dark can end in tragedy.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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Maryland Stadium Authority taking on more fiscal responsibility at Pimlico Race Course ‘Hands tied’: Athletes left in dark as NCAA settlement leaves murky future for non-revenue sports Justify doing it in 2018 to give the sport a pair of Triple Crown champions in four years quieted that talk.—
Stephen Whyno,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2025
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In the black-and-white entryway, a citrusy orange Jonathan Adler bowl (that Sacks uses as a vase) hints at all the color to come.—
Morgan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
5 June 2025
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The bright red door invites you inside the home filled with vibrant colors and eclectic collections throughout.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Shade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shade. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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