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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
Anthocyanins are antioxidants that provide fruits and vegetables with blue, red, and purple hues.
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Built on the British plant colorant startup’s cellulose color platform—inspired by the natural hues of butterflies and beetles—the pigment is fully biodegradable and made sans synthetic and chemical inputs.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
This cube organizer’s Light Honey hue can bring natural warmth to any space, and along with your office, it can be used as accent shelving in your living room or for decorative displays in a guest room.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Rather than paint, Wayne used Valspar Terra Venetian plaster on the walls in a rich, earthy hue.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Built on the British plant colorant startup’s cellulose color platform—inspired by the natural hues of butterflies and beetles—the pigment is fully biodegradable and made sans synthetic and chemical inputs.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
This cube organizer’s Light Honey hue can bring natural warmth to any space, and along with your office, it can be used as accent shelving in your living room or for decorative displays in a guest room.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Rather than paint, Wayne used Valspar Terra Venetian plaster on the walls in a rich, earthy hue.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
Noun
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Our Matte Black Metal Candle Warmer Lamp features a modern black shade with a gold-tone accent, adding elegance to any space.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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With metallic outfits and coordinating accessories, including silver hooped earrings, sparkling necklaces, super-cool shades, silver heels, and a beaded purse, Barbie Deluxe’s look is one that reigns supreme.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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The heater also comes in five different colors (plus a 55,000 BTU option for even more heat) to fit right into your existing outdoor space.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Shoppers can choose from a plethora of colors, including neutrals such as light gray and beige, and autumn-ready hues such as red orange, all of which are available in sizes from twin to oversized king.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The celestial dial depicts the starry sky and Milky Way in warm, volcanic tones, rather than cool, blue hues.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
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But all our tone and even energy references generally go outside the band and not into our own back catalog.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Try washing the tint out with a clarifying shampoo or a deep treatment mask like Matrix Biolage HydraSource Deep Treatment Hair Mask right away.—
Maureen Choi,
Glamour,
25 Sep. 2025
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Magnolia Bakery worked with Glossier to infuse the smell of its famous banana pudding into Balm Dotcom; Blue Moon and eos collaborated on Valencia orange balm; and Dunkin’ teamed up with Tarte on a vanilla lip tint and plumping oil duo.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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