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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
Warm Neutrals Benjamin Moore’s Swiss Coffee is a restful hue that designers all over the South adore.
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Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
Playing with unexpected textures, bold prints, and bright hues add visual interest while still keeping you snug in freezing temperatures.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026
One space that's received extra attention is Jenner's moody bathroom, where Farrow & Ball’s deep eggplant hue, Brinjal, plays a starring role.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
Darker denim tones have really come into their own in the past year, and chocolate hues in particular were a fall/winter fashion trend that shows no signs of slowing down in spring.
—Georgia Trodd, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2026
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Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
Playing with unexpected textures, bold prints, and bright hues add visual interest while still keeping you snug in freezing temperatures.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026
One space that's received extra attention is Jenner's moody bathroom, where Farrow & Ball’s deep eggplant hue, Brinjal, plays a starring role.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
Darker denim tones have really come into their own in the past year, and chocolate hues in particular were a fall/winter fashion trend that shows no signs of slowing down in spring.
—Georgia Trodd, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
Noun
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Does the brand offer a wide shade range inclusive of consumers with all skin tones and undertones?—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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The good news is Hard Rock Stadium has a canopy-style roof that provides some shade during matches.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Splashes of color set against those deep charcoal neutrals can introduce some cheer for those who favor dopamine decor.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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For the brightest color, look for a pale golden honey.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Small enough to be worn comfortably, the device can record brain signals, heart rate, breathing, muscle tone, and eye movements — all at the same time.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Jan. 2026
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Facial expressions, tone and pacing carry emotional information that builds connection, especially in remote teams.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Verlander and Scherzer crossed paths twice, pitching on the same staffs with the Detroit Tigers and a short tint with the Mets before both were traded.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Then there’s the bluish tint of glaciers, often seen in places like Iceland and Alaska.—
Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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