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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
Hematite is one of the minerals responsible for Mars’ signature red hue.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The copper hair trend arrived in the wake of the cherry cola color obsession of 2024, with stars such as Leighton Meester, Keke Palmer and, of course, Emma leading the charge toward the warmer hue.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Aveda Botanical Repair Purple Toning Shampoo keeps your color cool with purple pigments that instantly tone down yellow and orange hues.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 10 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the iPhone Air will be available in frost and shadow hues.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The copper hair trend arrived in the wake of the cherry cola color obsession of 2024, with stars such as Leighton Meester, Keke Palmer and, of course, Emma leading the charge toward the warmer hue.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Aveda Botanical Repair Purple Toning Shampoo keeps your color cool with purple pigments that instantly tone down yellow and orange hues.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 10 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the iPhone Air will be available in frost and shadow hues.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
Noun
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Rather than cool or platinum tones, opt for caramel, sand, and honey shades.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
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The deep red shade is ideal for fall, while the neon pink piping and drawstrings add a unique touch.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the fall of 2025, all of the it-girls look to be obsessed with a color straight out of the ’60s.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Vogue,
15 Sep. 2025
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Where’s the best place to see these vibrant colors?—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It’s made with a gorgeous canvas material that’s embossed with black trim and silver tone hardware.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Jalisco, the heartland of tequila, offers herbal and citrus tones.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Pleiades appear more vivid in binoculars, with a blue tint from their hot young stars.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Traditionally, the Half-Yearly Sale happens around the end of May and again in December, granting Anniversary-level savings of up to 60 percent off on skin tints, hand creams, lip glosses, LED face masks, and everything in between.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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