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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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These colors are so rich, and the bookmatch-style symmetry is neat.—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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The one glaring chapter that had been missing began to write itself Monday night with color and pageantry as Miami was home to a soccer match in the FIFA World Cup for the first time.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Ahead, these nine dark spot concealers are editor- and makeup artist-approved and cover every skin tone, type, and concern.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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The single most impactful topical step, year-round, regardless of skin tone.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Because the 2019 study found filtering levels and lens tints differ widely between brands, shoppers who want stronger filtering may need lenses with a visible yellow tint.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
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Find six barely there nail tints ahead, including two that double as strengthening treatments.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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