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
For both men and women, the Clarks Pace is available in a wide range of hues: black, white, off-white, black and white, gray, navy blue, Aqua Combi, Lime Green Combi, Sand Combi and Dusty Rose Pink.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025
With bold, succulent foliage in a range of hues, stonecrop or sedum provides lasting color and texture to border plantings.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
Another Italian yacht ’fit with a Diana Singh long-sleeve silk caftan in the season’s must-have hue, butter yellow.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 31 July 2025
Original price: $39.95 This 20-oz Hydro Flask insulated food jar, available in a pink hue, is perfect for keeping your meals at the ideal temperature.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025
With bold, succulent foliage in a range of hues, stonecrop or sedum provides lasting color and texture to border plantings.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
Another Italian yacht ’fit with a Diana Singh long-sleeve silk caftan in the season’s must-have hue, butter yellow.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 31 July 2025
Original price: $39.95 This 20-oz Hydro Flask insulated food jar, available in a pink hue, is perfect for keeping your meals at the ideal temperature.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
Noun
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The exterior may be a rich terra-cotta shade, but the interiors are all bright and airy.—
Jessica Cherner,
Architectural Digest,
13 Aug. 2025
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This supersoft sleeveless piece molds like clay on to your body and comes in a variety of sizes and shades.—
Dory Zayas,
Glamour,
11 Aug. 2025
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And the people who suffer first and most are the ones who always do — low-income families, immigrants, people of color, uninsured individuals, and those navigating systems that were not built for them in the first place.—
Tyler Evans,
Boston Herald,
16 Aug. 2025
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Fillers are the workhorses that add bulk, texture, and color to the middle of the arrangement.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Aug. 2025
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Research suggests that turmeric soap could help improve inflammatory skin conditions, promote wound healing, treat acne, support an even skin tone, and more.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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Sometimes there’s been a long gap since the last session, and the actor must recall the emotional tone from the previous performance.—
Nick Newman,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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CoverGirl recently launched a new lip and cheek tint, V8's released a spicy new flavor and Tombstone pizza now comes in a french fry style crust.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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Rather than stocking up on their favorite sunscreens, lip tints and toners, some shoppers are taking a pause due to the tariff uncertainty.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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