Definition of huenext
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 The former hue was developed specifically for the new Tourbillon, while the latter is a trademark Chiron color. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 Much of the moon may take on a rusty red hue, while a thin sliver remains brightly illuminated. Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2026 My review unit comes in the Canyon colorway, a striking peach hue with an eye-catching gold aluminum frame. Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 On the album cover, Karol appears almost makeup-free and bathed in a cool blue hue—giving the image a nostalgic vibe reminiscent of Britney Spears 2003 album, In The Zone. Thalía Henao, Allure, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hue
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Noun
  • Instead of a nude shade like OPI’s Bubble Bath or Put It In Neutral as the base, try a shade of white.
    Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The two key [accessories] are a hat and then obviously shades.
    Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The same California Craftsman look; almost identical plank siding; a similar tasteful yet cheery color palette.
    Julie Z. Weil, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Coverage of the Arday story was out of proportion to his position in society, reflecting the higher standard to which people of color are held when compared with their white peers, Vernon said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • That ambiguity is echoed in Banks’ score, which takes on the tone of a lament and a celebration, frustration and hope, struggle and liberation, the quest for transcendence in the face of the challenges posed by daunting inequities.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Water movement has carved patterns into the tidal flats, creating a transition from warm golden tones to cool teal waters.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Accurately named, the Red Carpet Skin Luminous Foundation feels like a weightless skin tint but works like foundation to provide medium-to-full coverage with a natural finish that softly blurs.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Skin tints, blurring balms, four kinds of lip liner—amid an increasing bevy of products to choose between, choice paralysis begs the question of what a makeup routine actually requires.
    Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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