window shade

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Recent Examples of window shade There are also a few rustic touches, like the window shades based on the pattern of a quilt handed down by Chelsie’s great-great-grandmother. Morgan Meier, Curbed, 10 Mar. 2025 Despite the incredible show unfolding outside, most people remained focused on their meals or had closed their window shades to sleep. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024 When window shades are open, passersby can see into a home. Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2025 While etiquette varies, experts generally agree that control of the window shade belongs to the person seated closest to it. Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for window shade
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Noun
  • Detroit’s rich tapestry of cultures in areas such as Dearborn and Hamtramck creates a vibrant regional identity.
    Darlene Xiomara Rodriguez, The Conversation, 30 May 2025
  • These Prime Video productions represent the rich tapestry of Canadian experiences – from the hockey rinks of the NHL to the punk rock scene of Montreal to the trailer parks of rural Alberta – and tell uniquely Canadian stories that resonate globally.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • There are fans and even a few misters especially in the ride queues, but some sun shades would be a very welcome addition.
    Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 22 May 2025
  • And because blue is a serene choice all around for a bedroom, these denim-centric shades offer a feel that’s timeless and inviting.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2025

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“Window shade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/window%20shade. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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