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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
Each example of the model comes finished in Blu Cepheus, a hue reminiscent of the first open-top Raging Bull, the Miura Roadster, with red accents meant to pay tribute to the city of Bologna.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
The cushions haven’t sagged, the corners haven’t weathered despite enduring many bumps, and the navy hue hasn’t faded at all.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
The lamp adds a pop of color and personality without overdoing it, and comes in hues like dark green, navy blue, crimson, and beige.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Although the sweeping vistas and eponymous blue hue of the mountains are reason enough to move to this part of the country, several other factors make the region a good place to live.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
The cushions haven’t sagged, the corners haven’t weathered despite enduring many bumps, and the navy hue hasn’t faded at all.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
The lamp adds a pop of color and personality without overdoing it, and comes in hues like dark green, navy blue, crimson, and beige.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Although the sweeping vistas and eponymous blue hue of the mountains are reason enough to move to this part of the country, several other factors make the region a good place to live.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
Noun
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Blooms range in shades from lavender to blue and pink to white.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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The former Parks boss threw a little shade at his rivals.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
Noun
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For those looking to recreate Hudson’s look, this striped blouse rings similar — while the star’s contrasting colors include pink and blue, this blue-and-white version is an equally delicate design with the lighter hue at the forefront.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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In between, there are even taller art sculptures in red, green, or black colors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The game started with a frenetic pace, with the Wild clearly looking to set the physical tone with 18 hits in the first 20 minutes.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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It’s also stacked with reliable tone-evening ingredients like tranexamic acid, niacinamide, and arbutin, plus supportive ingredients like ceramides, panthenol, and hyaluronic acid to keep skin hydrated and balanced.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
9 May 2026
Noun
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So your eggs don't end up with yolks that have a greenish tint, boil them for exactly 11 minutes, 30 seconds.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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Stove-pipe sponges, which grow to about five feet tall, are slender, cylindrical, and often in hues of purple, while wide giant barrel sponges typically display a reddish tint.—
Erik Trinidad,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2026
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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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