Key and Shade

Key

Key noun - An explanatory list of the symbols on a map or chart.

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Shade and key are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shade" instead a noun "Key".

Nearby Words: keyed, keyboard, keying

Shade noun - Partial darkness due to the obstruction of light rays.

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Key and shade are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Key" instead a noun "Shade".

Nearby Words: shadow, shady, shaded, shading, shad

particular	particular key	particular shade
similar	similar key	similar shade
normal	normal key	normal shade
specific	specific key	specific shade
Other adjectives: right, certain, standard, original, light, green, proper, single, real, wrong, blue, dark, white, new, unique, yellow, gigantic, different, giant, red.

Blue chests always require a key, which is hidden somewhere and the same shade of blue.

Source: Video Game / Crypt of the NecroDancer
Exotic Eye Designs: Key's eyes are a light shade of purple with tiny pupils and a dark purple-colored rim.

Source: Anime / Key the Metal Idol
Kaleidoscope Eyes: Dag has a fairly realistic, low-key version; they're essentially brown, but change from gold to black and every shade in between depending on the light.

Source: Literature / The Sharing Knife

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