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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
From asymmetrical hems to espresso-brown hues to leg warmers, the fashion capitol never runs out of trend-setting inspiration.
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Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Her smoky eye played with similar tones, while her lips were lined in a rich crimson hue and filled with a ruby red.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
The same color as the walls: Given that color drenching, which involves painting the walls, ceiling, and trim in one singular hue has been on the rise for the past few years, this shouldn't come as a surprise.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 1 Mar. 2026
For today’s menswear makers, crafting clothes from these rosy hues seems less about pushing the sartorial envelope and more about referencing history.
—Adam Mansuroglu, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2026
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Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Her smoky eye played with similar tones, while her lips were lined in a rich crimson hue and filled with a ruby red.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
The same color as the walls: Given that color drenching, which involves painting the walls, ceiling, and trim in one singular hue has been on the rise for the past few years, this shouldn't come as a surprise.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 1 Mar. 2026
For today’s menswear makers, crafting clothes from these rosy hues seems less about pushing the sartorial envelope and more about referencing history.
—Adam Mansuroglu, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
Noun
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Soft sorbet shades worn as gradients, accents and French tips make for a gorgeous nod to spring.—
Elle Turner,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2026
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Channel your inner baker and shop Le Creuset’s new Signature Oval Bread Oven, available at Amazon and Le Creuset in 19 stunning shades.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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While the main areas can be dramatic and flashy with the disco balls, string lights, and bold colors, the rooms are light and serene—the perfect places to unwind and fall blissfully asleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The stainless steel timer comes in Caraway’s core colors, including a classic cream, sage green, and mustard yellow.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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These Amazon jeans are for a tighter budget and still offer a relaxed fit from waist to leg, with generous taping and a stone wash tone that goes with anything.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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This Jason Wu maxi dress is ideal for brides who are leaning into minimalist tones and luxurious textures.—
Alexandra Ditch,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Kosas Revealer Skin Improving Foundation acted as the perfect canvas—the skin tint is lightweight, buildable, and packed with skin-improving ingredients like peptides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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Brown tints gave more basic pieces like relaxed jeans an aged effect.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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