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
Messick loves to mix this soft and bold hue with simple color-blocking nail art.
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Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 1 June 2026
Due to its semi-transparency, the facade invites the shifting sky and the green hues of the surrounding forest canopy into the interior, creating an environment that softens the line between inside and out.
—Bridget Borgobello
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
The white birds, called Toki in Japan, are native to East Asia and admired for their orange-pink hues under their wings and bright red marks around their eyes.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
This tote combines both, with a painterly plaid in golden-hour hues and asymmetrical frills.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 31 May 2026
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Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 1 June 2026
Due to its semi-transparency, the facade invites the shifting sky and the green hues of the surrounding forest canopy into the interior, creating an environment that softens the line between inside and out.
—Bridget Borgobello
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
The white birds, called Toki in Japan, are native to East Asia and admired for their orange-pink hues under their wings and bright red marks around their eyes.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
This tote combines both, with a painterly plaid in golden-hour hues and asymmetrical frills.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
Noun
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Whether bright red, jet black or a shade in between, natural hair color is determined by how much melanin is in your hair.—
Kathleen Felton,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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Her mother is a short way off and has seated herself on a flattish rock in the shade of an oak tree.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Designer Matteo Thun’s signature is everywhere, with coolest-of-cool colors and a real eye for comfort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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If color matters for the presentation of your dish, choose between white or yellow Cheddar accordingly.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Shen’s hustle set an early tone.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Giglio, one of the seven Tuscan islands, has always carried that tone in its history.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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And last but certainly not least, the sunscreen has a sheer, buildable tint and a feather-light texture that melts into the skin and feels virtually weightless—a must for Southern summers with intense heat and harsh humidity.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
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And the green, gorgeous Honeydew Smash ($19) boasts the gem-like tint of Midori Melon Liqueur, made with both Dos Hombres Tequila and Mezcal and finished with a garnish of fruity melon chunks.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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