hue and cries

Definition of hue and criesnext
plural of hue and cry
as in noises
a violent shouting the hue and cry in the classroom when someone let loose a snake

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Noun
  • But even those noises faded into nothing once the wooden shutters were closed at turndown, and the soft whir of the air conditioning took over.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The noises also changed each night, meaning participants consistently slept under different conditions.
    Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The stillness and calm feel comparable to being out in nature, far removed from the roars of automobile engines and the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
    Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Doncic had 24 points, six rebounds and five assists, including a no-look pass to Deandre Ayton for a dunk, while James had 25 points, seven assists and several dunks that the fans seemed to appreciate from their roars.
    Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Aquilla Sadalla’s wordless vocals, a gorgeous swell of howls and heaves, complement the arrangement without becoming the focal point.
    Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 3 Feb. 2026
  • The Wolf Moon name dates back to Indigenous and early Anglo-Saxon traditions, inspired by the winter wolves whose howls echoed across cold January nights.
    Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 3 Jan. 2026
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“Hue and cries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue%20and%20cries. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.

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