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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
Eight cups in a rainbow of vivid hues are perfectly sized for stacking or for hiding small toys and treasures.
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Pamela Brill, Parents, 22 May 2025
Her upcycled creations featured pastel hues and also striped patches of fabric.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 May 2025
The duo infused the spa with light, thanks to those massive windows, and continued that bright, airy feeling with light wood and neutral hues.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
It’s made of solid wood and comes in multiple hues, including pine, cherry, and black.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025
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Pamela Brill, Parents, 22 May 2025
Her upcycled creations featured pastel hues and also striped patches of fabric.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 May 2025
The duo infused the spa with light, thanks to those massive windows, and continued that bright, airy feeling with light wood and neutral hues.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
It’s made of solid wood and comes in multiple hues, including pine, cherry, and black.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
Noun
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There are fans and even a few misters especially in the ride queues, but some sun shades would be a very welcome addition.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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And because blue is a serene choice all around for a bedroom, these denim-centric shades offer a feel that’s timeless and inviting.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
22 May 2025
Noun
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When her daughter lived in the room, the wall was painted in a collection of colors ranging from blue and green to yellow and purple.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2025
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The neutral texture plays well with bold colors, prints, fun accessories, and layered swimwear.—
Vanessa L. Powell,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Spring Cascade channels the romantic gardens of Provence with soft pink, purple, and green tones that feel grounded in nature but delicately styled.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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But the tone and the mood of the room and the lighting is very strong and dramatic.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The deep red-plum tint subtly brightens the whites of your eyes and flatters all eye colors, especially greens and hazels.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
29 May 2025
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Luckily, Tower 28 tackled that drawback by adding a blendable universal tint to the formula, camouflaging the active ingredient’s stark white finish.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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