Shades of somebody/something

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Giving a feeling or reminding of someone or something else.

Her novel has shades of Charles Dickens in its depiction of industrial England.
Visual representation of "shades of somebody/something" - Giving a feeling or reminding of someone or something else.

Often appears as...

  • shades of truth
  • shades of reality
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Being similar to, but not exactly the same as something or someone else.

The policies of the new government are looking like shades of the old one.
Visual representation of "shades of somebody/something" - Being similar to, but not exactly the same as something or someone else.

Often appears as...

  • shades of the past
  • shades of previous

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Disapproving

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Different levels or qualities of a single thing or person.

The painting captures every shades of her personality.
Visual representation of "shades of somebody/something" - Different levels or qualities of a single thing or person.

Often appears as...

  • shades of color
  • shades of light
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Giving a feeling or reminding of someone or something else.

Her novel has shades of Charles Dickens in its depiction of industrial England.
Visual representation of "shades of somebody/something" - Giving a feeling or reminding of someone or something else.

Often appears as...

  • shades of truth
  • shades of reality
phrase

Being similar to, but not exactly the same as something or someone else.

The policies of the new government are looking like shades of the old one.
Visual representation of "shades of somebody/something" - Being similar to, but not exactly the same as something or someone else.

Often appears as...

  • shades of the past
  • shades of previous

Usage tips

Disapproving

phrase

Different levels or qualities of a single thing or person.

The painting captures every shades of her personality.
Visual representation of "shades of somebody/something" - Different levels or qualities of a single thing or person.

Often appears as...

  • shades of color
  • shades of light
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Subtle Nostalgia

Indicates a gentle reminder of something familiar or past.

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The décor has shades of my grandmother's house, comforting and vintage.
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Comparative Notion

Used to draw a comparison to something well-known to highlight similarities.

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His writing style throws shades of Hemingway, with its blunt simplicity.
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Implicit Influence

Suggests inspiration or influence without directly stating it.

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Her speech had shades of Michelle Obama's grace and power.
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