Reference and Shade

Reference

Reference noun - Something mentioned in a text as providing related and especially supporting information.

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Shade and reference are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Shade" with "Reference", this nouns are similar.

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

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

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

nice	nice reference	nice shade
clear	clear reference	clear shade
particular	particular reference	particular shade
similar	similar reference	similar shade
Other adjectives: specific, original, single, obvious, real, little, slight, giant.

Possibly a reference to the Ancient Tiger spirit employed by both El Tigres, which itself emits light of the same shade of green.

Source: Western Animation / El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera aka: El Tigre
In a reference to the Incredible Hulk, Thog the half-orc from The Order of the Stick normally pale green skin turns a deeper emerald shade when entering his barbarian rage and his pants randomly turn purple (regardless of their original color).

Source: Power-Up Full Color Change
For reference, most House Plants are shade tolerant.

Source: Weakened by the Light

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