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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
The living room wallpaper features a floral tiger print with marigold, teal, and peach hues.
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Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Bugatti’s signature Bleu Royal Carbon hue can be found throughout, while the dining area features automotive-grade carbon fiber chairs that pay sculptural homage to Carlo Bugatti’s 1902 Cobra Chair.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
The staple Southern ingredient gives the dessert a rich flavor and a pretty orange hue.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
The Copper hue is ideal for anyone who wants to pull off the natural ginger look.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2025
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Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Bugatti’s signature Bleu Royal Carbon hue can be found throughout, while the dining area features automotive-grade carbon fiber chairs that pay sculptural homage to Carlo Bugatti’s 1902 Cobra Chair.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
The staple Southern ingredient gives the dessert a rich flavor and a pretty orange hue.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
The Copper hue is ideal for anyone who wants to pull off the natural ginger look.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
Noun
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Get it in 24 different colors from neutral shades to vibrant colors.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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The shades, stoic facial expressions and ensembles?—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Each page features full-color illustrations and only a few lines of text, making Xolo an excellent pick for reluctant readers, graphic novel lovers, and kids who’ve just begun to find their way into longer stories.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Fans pointed out that Trudeau's shark suit appeared to be nearly identical in color and style to the costumes worn by Perry's performers.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Grande, who plays Glinda in the film, channeled her character’s penchant for pink, donning two shades of the tone in her voluminous dress.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Although not strictly a horror movie — its tone is more comparable to an erotic thriller like 1987's Fatal Attraction — this 1960 feature is a milestone of genre cinema and Korean movies as a whole.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The launch comes after Xiaomi last summer started selling smart glasses in China that let users tap the frame to change the lens tint.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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Each balm is packed with natural ingredients – including antioxidant-rich vitamin E – and has no tint.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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