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
Another was a shining red orb of a hue the observer had never seen before.
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Collin Binkley, Fortune, 15 June 2026
The exterior is less theatrical than Disney’s, its shape rectilinear rather than curvaceous, yet a pink hue adds the requisite Gehry jazz.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
These buds are aromatic and have a golden-green hue ringed with vibrant orange.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 15 June 2026
Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist 1549 Leaning toward more of a gray hue?
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
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Collin Binkley, Fortune, 15 June 2026
The exterior is less theatrical than Disney’s, its shape rectilinear rather than curvaceous, yet a pink hue adds the requisite Gehry jazz.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
These buds are aromatic and have a golden-green hue ringed with vibrant orange.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 15 June 2026
Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist 1549 Leaning toward more of a gray hue?
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
Noun
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Each métier has its own color scheme inspired by British history, architecture and interior design, including peach and salmon pink for the womenswear rooms, marine blue for menswear, sunflower yellow for watches and jewelry, and shades of rich red for the leather accessories collections.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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When painted in the kitchen alone, this shade of dark gold could reduce offers by $6,630.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
Noun
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These colors are so rich, and the bookmatch-style symmetry is neat.—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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The one glaring chapter that had been missing began to write itself Monday night with color and pageantry as Miami was home to a soccer match in the FIFA World Cup for the first time.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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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.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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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.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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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.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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Instead, choose a pair with a basic gray tint.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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