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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
The vintage-pink hue is perfect for the season, and the A-line cut brings fluid movement without overwhelming petite frames.
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Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
There are numerous varieties with a range of hues.
—Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
With four distinct dial colors, the hues represent the cardinal points North, South, East and West on a compass and different landscapes to explore.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
The Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40, priced at $62,700, is the first to be dressed up in the new gold tone, and has been bestowed with an eye-catching spring green aventurine dial to accentuate its hue, complete with a dash of baguette cut diamonds.
—Charlie Boyd, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
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Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
There are numerous varieties with a range of hues.
—Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
With four distinct dial colors, the hues represent the cardinal points North, South, East and West on a compass and different landscapes to explore.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
The Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40, priced at $62,700, is the first to be dressed up in the new gold tone, and has been bestowed with an eye-catching spring green aventurine dial to accentuate its hue, complete with a dash of baguette cut diamonds.
—Charlie Boyd, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
Noun
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Consider these octagonal readers that come in shades of brown, red, and blue, or this wrinkle-resistant button-up shirt that’s ideal for travel.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Before slipping into silence in the mid-’90s, Souled American had morphed from rootsy alt-country band to adding ambient shades and slowcore to their music.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Chase Sui Wonders, Rosé, and Amanda Seyfried look coordinated in spring colors at the Tiffany & Co.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Chopped carrots add both color and flavor to this old-fashioned recipe.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Romvari herself grew up on an island in British Columbia, and the natural landscape plays a significant role in her movie’s textures and tones.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The younger journalist brings a softer tone to his reports.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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The cooling applicator feels oh-so-soothing and the primer’s slight tint adds an additional brightening effect around my eyes.—
Cathy Nelson,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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The powder in this puff is extremely fine (almost like baking powder) and has a subtle peachy-pink tint before blending out.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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