Little
Little noun - A very small amount.
Usage example: there's just a little of the pie left
Shade and little are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shade" instead the word "Little" as a noun or an adverb.
Nearby Word: littleness
Both words in one sentence
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In the anime it's not a result of the curse, since Momiji's uncursed little sister has the exact same blond hair as him, while in the manga she has some shade of brown.
Source: Phenotype Stereotype - It's noted that while dark-skinned vampires lose a little color, you can still tell their race pretty well since it's only a shade or so lighter.
Source: Literature / Demon in My View -
Ian Anderson felt he and his band were stealing a part of black culture and emotional experiences insincerely and not always convincingly, and that by strictly resigning himself to performing a "polite shade" of black American music he had little room for the full extent of music he wanted to make.
Source: Pretty Fly for a White Guy
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