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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
Sherbert Shift Take your ombré up a notch with a mix of hues.
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Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 8 June 2026
Opt for calm, soothing hues and smart, multifunction accessories such as garden stools and ottomans.
—Maggie Burch, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
The scorecard book comes in navy, red, green, gray, and more colors, so pick his favorite hue for an extra personal touch.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Her look was finished with a boater-style hat by Jane Taylor in a similar hue.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 June 2026
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Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 8 June 2026
Opt for calm, soothing hues and smart, multifunction accessories such as garden stools and ottomans.
—Maggie Burch, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
The scorecard book comes in navy, red, green, gray, and more colors, so pick his favorite hue for an extra personal touch.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Her look was finished with a boater-style hat by Jane Taylor in a similar hue.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
Noun
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Petunias need at least six hours of full sun daily to keep blooming—too much shade will halt their flowers.—
Jane Kim,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
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However, light-blocking car heat shields, often called sun shades, are an effective way to prevent UV rays from harming your car seats and other interior upholstery.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Rooms Each of the Douglas’s 16 rooms has its own distinct color palette, though all nod to the building’s historic roots in a refined, understated way.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Such storms in turn can create auroras, vibrant displays of light that can appear in a variety of colors depending on the gases struck by the solar particles and how high up in the atmosphere the collision occurs.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
8 June 2026
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Shen’s hustle set an early tone.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Giglio, one of the seven Tuscan islands, has always carried that tone in its history.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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And last but certainly not least, the sunscreen has a sheer, buildable tint and a feather-light texture that melts into the skin and feels virtually weightless—a must for Southern summers with intense heat and harsh humidity.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
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And the green, gorgeous Honeydew Smash ($19) boasts the gem-like tint of Midori Melon Liqueur, made with both Dos Hombres Tequila and Mezcal and finished with a garnish of fruity melon chunks.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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