as in shade
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
In its place came an appetite for bold, expressive hues.
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Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2025
And with a whopping 16 shades to choose from, there’s a hue for any skin tone—or occasion.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 July 2025
The result: those bold, unmistakable hues that orange cats are known for.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
Both of their lips were lined with a bold pink hue and filled with a lighter shade.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 17 July 2025
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Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2025
And with a whopping 16 shades to choose from, there’s a hue for any skin tone—or occasion.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 July 2025
The result: those bold, unmistakable hues that orange cats are known for.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
Both of their lips were lined with a bold pink hue and filled with a lighter shade.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
Noun
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And plenty of creatures have evolved behaviors that take advantage of their environment—rolling around in dirt or mud, simply retreating into the shade.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
21 July 2025
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Dense shrubs and heavy shade from trees also provide a cool respite for mosquitoes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
Noun
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In Milwaukee, one of the country's most racially segregated cities, where historical redlining has pushed communities of color into more industrial areas, urban heat islands continue to reinforce longstanding inequities.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Brooks just marked down one of its comfiest sneakers, the Ghost Max 2 Running Shoe, in every single color.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Offer a Gesture of Goodwill When your new boss is officially hired or promoted, use your first meeting as an opportunity to set a positive tone.—
Melody Wilding,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Following Trump’s Saturday release of letters to Mexico and the European Union, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sought to strike a diplomatic tone.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
15 July 2025
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The Nectar Lip Oils come in six ultra-glossy shades, including two — Strawberry Vanilla and Pink Watermelon — that adjust with your skin’s pH to create a custom tint.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
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From using the pigment as a cheek tint to mixing the color into moisturizers, the cream texture has been the foundation of Danessa Myricks Beauty since the beginning.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
11 July 2025
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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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