as in shade
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
In Comet Lemmon's case, early images show that its tail is made mostly of gas, giving it a faint bluish hue and a thin, straight appearance pointing directly away from the sun.
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Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
The Nortiv 8 ActiveFloat Sneakers are available in sizes 6 through 11 and in seven colors, including neutrals like classic white and bolder hues like hot pink.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Maroon and Burgundy Maximalist interior designers in the 1990s highly favored rich purple hues.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
The nautical design, available in different hues like yellow, red, and cream, is an easy way to weave preppy summer style into autumn outfits.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
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Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
The Nortiv 8 ActiveFloat Sneakers are available in sizes 6 through 11 and in seven colors, including neutrals like classic white and bolder hues like hot pink.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Maroon and Burgundy Maximalist interior designers in the 1990s highly favored rich purple hues.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
The nautical design, available in different hues like yellow, red, and cream, is an easy way to weave preppy summer style into autumn outfits.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
Noun
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The museum will also build a new welcome center, gift shop and open-air event pavilion with a permanent roof structure for shade.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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An oversized leather jacket and jeans will keep things comfy, while a neutral shoulder bag and trendy shades give the look a casual chic finish.—
Clare Holden,
Glamour,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The result is containers that pack three times as much color and weeks of successive flowering in spring.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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The bright pink and green exterior of the secluded river lodge perfectly matched her and her fiancé's wedding colors.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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Cartuna, founded by James and Adam Belfer, champions unconventional voices in animation, producing and distributing projects that push the boundaries of form, tone and technology.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Clogs These clogs come in versatile fall tones that dominate the season.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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As for carrots, consuming substantial quantities of carrot juice over time can lead to a temporary condition called carotenemia, a harmless but noticeable yellow-orange tint to the skin.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
14 Oct. 2025
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Once the trees store the chlorophyll, leaves are left with other chemicals that give them the tints of red, orange, and purple, known as fall colors.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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