hue

noun

ˈhyü How to pronounce hue (audio)
Definition of huenext
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 Because of the district’s overwhelmingly blue hue, the winner of the Democratic primary was expected to triumph in the general election. — Russell Lissau, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026 The house unveiled five new Tambour Spin Times in September, each done up in a colorful hue. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026 Each gloss comes in a different translucent hue and is formulated with nourishing ingredients, including Fenugreek seed extract to soften, plump, and hydrate, and seaweed extract to support lip volume and definition. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 2026 Depending on the lighting, the gem can shift from bluish-green in daylight to raspberry-purple or reddish hues under incandescent light. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
  1. shade
  2. color
  3. tone
  4. tint
Noun
  • The cover art for The Holy Cross Tigers is awash in burgundy, a more ambiguous shade that’s indicative of the oppositional emotions stewing within.
    — Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Long- and short-sleeve styles come in a palette that includes a buttery yellow and smoky shades, with contrasting colors to make the graphics pop.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of shade
Noun
  • The matte finish fends off reflections, but colors lose a bit of their pop.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The athlete worked with the Abercrombie design team on selecting the colors, fabrics and silhouettes that best reflected his personal style, which is classic and simple, yet elevated.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of color
Noun
  • After the last percussive hit, a drum stretched and warped to sound a bit like a robot powering down, comes an ensemble of bell tones, rising like mist at dawn.
    — Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The tone of these sorts of interactions has changed over the course of this season, as different people from different worlds have collided and been able to get past the impossibility of it.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of tone
Noun
  • It was offset with a warmer, slightly deeper tint at the center for subtle dimension, and locked in with a plush satin-gloss sheen.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
  • There's no stinging or spicy feeling on your lips, just a nice plumping gloss with a bit of a tint.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of tint

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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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