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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
Transporting guests into old-era vibes of a European rail car, the Orient Express is 1,000 square feet and shimmers with royal hues, brass, and ornate wood.
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Kathryn Streeter, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
The interior’s wood floor is of a lighter tone than most, with a large Griffin in a darker hue at center court.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Earth's atmosphere can also tint the Snow Moon a yellow or orange hue, as shorter blue wavelengths of light reflected from its surface are scattered during its prolonged journey through Earth's atmosphere.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The two colorways of the Ibex wool blanket evoke the hues of the sunset and the sunrise.
—Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
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Kathryn Streeter, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
The interior’s wood floor is of a lighter tone than most, with a large Griffin in a darker hue at center court.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Earth's atmosphere can also tint the Snow Moon a yellow or orange hue, as shorter blue wavelengths of light reflected from its surface are scattered during its prolonged journey through Earth's atmosphere.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The two colorways of the Ibex wool blanket evoke the hues of the sunset and the sunrise.
—Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
Noun
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Available in 10 wear-with-anything shades, including black, army green, and brown, the shacket has earned praise from shoppers who call out its high-quality construction and trendy yet comfortable design in their reviews.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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For more swoon-worthy savings, look no further than the Sam Edelman Women’s Talia Slip-on Shoes, which are a breeze to get on thanks to adjustable velcro straps, and also come in a vacation-ready French Burgundy shade.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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He was drawn to the kinds of exotic materials favored by the Japanese—among them, rare stones such as color-changing alexandrites and blue-green Paraíba tourmalines—as opposed to, say, emeralds, a staple of the Indian-jewelry repertoire.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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With a Black/Black/Light Graphite color combination, the style blacks out the entire nubuck leather upper with lighter graphite accents on the tongue and insole branding.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
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The system adapts to tone and intent without forcing app switching or blank-page starts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Scott says these tones work beautifully across both flooring and wall surfaces, and create seamless, layered interiors that feel grounded and connected to nature.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Think pale hues with a sober gray tint or tranquil neutrals.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Screen size and distance can be adjusted with a few button presses, and the electrochromic tint can be changed instantly.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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