as in shades
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 hues
This classic eucalyptus wreath combines green and off-white hues for the perfect wintry decoration that can easily be left on your door well into spring.
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Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Colors take center stage, embedding references to the paintings and glasswork in European churches, the hues of the natural landscape in China’s Dunhuang county, as well as to the iconography and embroideries from the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern dynasties in ancient China.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
See which hues have the royal seal of approval.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Her lips shine, too, with an ombré look in tawny brown hues, an effect created by makeup artist Bella Mayven with Charlotte Tilbury's Lip Cheat pencil in Foxy Brown and Big Lip Plumpgasm gloss in Nudegasm Diamonds.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Jan. 2026
Designed by André Fu, its limewood and stone textures and dreamy peachy hues are the backdrop for signature bamboo-stick massages and Cryo Oxygen Shot facials in one of its seven treatment rooms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
The set comes in an assortment of wintery hues, including vibrant styles like dark purple and wine.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
This year, our favorite stars dazzled in figure-hugging silhouettes, bold hues, and impeccably intricate tailoring.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 11 Jan. 2026
Look for items in that color across a variety of shades and textures, and bring in a couple of neutrals or accent hues to make the room feel more natural and livable.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Colors take center stage, embedding references to the paintings and glasswork in European churches, the hues of the natural landscape in China’s Dunhuang county, as well as to the iconography and embroideries from the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern dynasties in ancient China.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
See which hues have the royal seal of approval.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Her lips shine, too, with an ombré look in tawny brown hues, an effect created by makeup artist Bella Mayven with Charlotte Tilbury's Lip Cheat pencil in Foxy Brown and Big Lip Plumpgasm gloss in Nudegasm Diamonds.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Jan. 2026
Designed by André Fu, its limewood and stone textures and dreamy peachy hues are the backdrop for signature bamboo-stick massages and Cryo Oxygen Shot facials in one of its seven treatment rooms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
The set comes in an assortment of wintery hues, including vibrant styles like dark purple and wine.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
This year, our favorite stars dazzled in figure-hugging silhouettes, bold hues, and impeccably intricate tailoring.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 11 Jan. 2026
Look for items in that color across a variety of shades and textures, and bring in a couple of neutrals or accent hues to make the room feel more natural and livable.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hues
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Plus, check out its manicure prep products and more of my favorite shades below.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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Designers tend to go for timeless shades that are versatile for a variety of settings.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
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For quick errands or working around the house, the EasySpirit Women’s Traveltime (now 35 percent off) is a sneaker-clog hybrid that features excellent cushioning and comes in a range of vibrant colors.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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This 100 percent cotton trapeze-style dress comes in 11 colors and sizes S to XXL.—
Lauren Finney Harden,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Slow-attack tones emerge and are subsumed back within the haze, like single strands of a spiderweb zooming in and out of focus; the uppermost reaches are suffused in a delicate scrim of what sounds like electronic crickets.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
14 Jan. 2026
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One/Size is currently offering 13 products at Boots, including top seller On ‘Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray and various primers formulated for a variety of skin tones and types.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Hues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hues. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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