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a property that becomes apparent when light falls on an object and by which things that are identical in form can be distinguished
decorated the room in hues of blue and green
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Recent Examples of hue
The pastel hues provided an alternative to the icy blue hues and bright pinks that have trended for several seasons.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
Its mother-of-pearl face with earthy hues is paired with polished gold stainless steel trim for a long-lasting finish with subtle hints of contrast.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
The outerwear piece featured a stunning deep blue hue.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025
The mask’s blue hue comes courtesy of blue tansy, a type of chamomile that’s rich in a compound known as chamazulene that helps quell inflammation and relieve redness.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
Its mother-of-pearl face with earthy hues is paired with polished gold stainless steel trim for a long-lasting finish with subtle hints of contrast.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
The outerwear piece featured a stunning deep blue hue.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025
The mask’s blue hue comes courtesy of blue tansy, a type of chamomile that’s rich in a compound known as chamazulene that helps quell inflammation and relieve redness.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
Noun
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Keep reading to learn about the four main paint shades that pros would rather not see in a hallway, and why.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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The ornate design will look great will all your suitcase mainstays, plus shoppers have their choice of seven springy shades, from red to sage green.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Research on atopic dermatitis, the most common type of eczema, suggests that people of color, including South Asian individuals like Roy, as well as Black and Latinx folks, may have more severe and persistent eczema.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Allure,
18 Apr. 2025
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The darker the color, the more likely an area is to experience unseasonably warm weather.—
Alix Martichoux,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, flowering branches are embroidered on pale sheer chiffon tunics in watery pastel tones.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The few details revealed in the trailer suggest that the first season, at least, will draw heavily from All Systems Red and will have a lighter tone.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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Cons: Feels more like a tint, says our reviewer, with sheer coverage.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
4 Apr. 2025
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This Allure Best of Beauty Award Winner’s serum-like texture works like a sheer, barely-there skin tint and dries down immediately to a dewy (but not greasy) finish.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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