1
: the use of marking made within outlines to suggest three-dimensionality, shadow, or degrees of light and dark in a picture or drawing
2
: an interpretative effect in music gained especially by subtle changes in dynamics
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The sophisticated shadings of McDonald’s singing are of a piece with the character’s slightly affected manner of speech.
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
To ensure as much accuracy as possible, Levi’s made sure the shading and color of each tee were matched to the original.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Mar. 2025
This will become increasingly more and more evident as the minutes pass, the shading appearing to spread and deepen.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Difficulty seeing fine details and subtle differences in shading and patterns9
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—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 6 Apr. 2025
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
To ensure as much accuracy as possible, Levi’s made sure the shading and color of each tee were matched to the original.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Mar. 2025
This will become increasingly more and more evident as the minutes pass, the shading appearing to spread and deepen.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Difficulty seeing fine details and subtle differences in shading and patterns9
What Causes MMD?
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shading
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“Shading.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shading. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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