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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
Inspired by the dazzling, greenish-blue hues of the seashore as well as the classic gemstone Aquamarine, the nail polish trend feels as glamorous and refreshing as a day at the pool.
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María Munsuri, Vogue, 13 May 2025
Dreamy watercolor hues make sense, but combining them with a more fall staple on the lip is the kicker.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 13 May 2025
Butter Yellow Is Making A Nostalgic Comeback While deeper, more dramatic hues have taken the reins in recent years, butter yellow sparks a return to timeless palettes.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
Opt for a mint mojito polish, a pale hue that throws St. Tropez vibes, but with an extra shot of flirty energy against a warm-weather glow.
—Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 9 May 2025
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María Munsuri, Vogue, 13 May 2025
Dreamy watercolor hues make sense, but combining them with a more fall staple on the lip is the kicker.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 13 May 2025
Butter Yellow Is Making A Nostalgic Comeback While deeper, more dramatic hues have taken the reins in recent years, butter yellow sparks a return to timeless palettes.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
Opt for a mint mojito polish, a pale hue that throws St. Tropez vibes, but with an extra shot of flirty energy against a warm-weather glow.
—Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
Noun
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The tint blends in nicely with my skin (a deeper shade is available, too) and adds a healthy, nongreasy glow.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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This Milani foundation is available in more than 30 shades.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The blue shade will add a pop of color to your tropical vacation outfits and is versatile enough to wear with a flowy beach dress or your go-to denim shorts and linen top.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2025
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The icon was changed from having four solid color blocks in the letter to a gradient between the letters.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Comfortable dress shoes are a worthwhile gamble, accenting the tone of the outfit with the rationale of a day spent walking around (sometimes through mud).—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
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Dickinson shifts the tone in Loachian scenes with a parole officer and later a counselor.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Brand and Market Data Color forecasters collect and evaluate brand data as well, from sample orders to paint tint particulars.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2025
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Mercedes-Benz Presumably, the rear windows tint to opaque automatically when all that equipment kicks into high gear, concealing the boisterous rolling karaoke bar from seriously distracting surrounding traffic.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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