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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
With pastel rainbow hues, the set comes in retro colors to add a touch of vibrancy to your cabinets.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Its neutral hue makes styling a breeze, too, whether adding a pop of color layer or statement sneakers to round it all out.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
At the same time, their cheerful pink and green hues come from vegetable juice, spirulina extract, and turmeric.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Adidas cleats that are etched in the light blue and white hues of his country.
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Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hue
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Its neutral hue makes styling a breeze, too, whether adding a pop of color layer or statement sneakers to round it all out.
—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
At the same time, their cheerful pink and green hues come from vegetable juice, spirulina extract, and turmeric.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Adidas cleats that are etched in the light blue and white hues of his country.
—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
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The cinnamon sugar option offers a pretty shade (basically my lips but better) plus a super yummy scent.
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The electric blue shade adds such a fun pop of color to a summer wardrobe, instantly brightening up basics like white jeans, denim shorts, or neutral trousers.
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Incumbents have run on the perception that the transplants who have moved into working-class neighborhoods are pushing residents out while imposing their politics on more moderate communities of color.
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Smoke particles scatter sunlight, often creating deeper orange and red colors near the horizon.
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Before the match even began, a group of fans lined up for line dancing, setting a patriotic tone for the afternoon at downtown Miami's FIFA Fan Fest.
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But a director hired to helm a pilot, as James Burrows, who died Friday at 85, was again and again — almost as a lucky charm — helps set the tone for the series.
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The Cowboys went with a more aesthetically pleasing tint on the windows, which does have a dramatic effect on the natural sun inside the stadium.
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Instead, choose a pair with a basic gray tint.
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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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