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
Taking in the sunny day, mom and daughter opted for two different takes on springtime hues and styles.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 May 2026
Stove-pipe sponges, which grow to about five feet tall, are slender, cylindrical, and often in hues of purple, while wide giant barrel sponges typically display a reddish tint.
—Erik Trinidad, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Her desk was perpetually covered in Post-it notes of various neon hues.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Between streamlined midcentury silhouettes in vibrant hues and minimal steel frames with equally low-profile wheels, there’s likely an on-the-go organization tool below to suit your style.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
Blake Lively made her big return to the Met steps wearing a 2006 Versace confection in pastel hues.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
The glossy leaves are often tinged with bronze or purple hues against a vibrant dark green.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Sunday Rose, for the occasion, wore a feathery pink strapless top with hues of burgundy and purple with matching earrings and a flowy skirt.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 4 May 2026
For those partial to verdant hues, brands offered a smorgasbord from malachite, bloodstone and natural aventurine, to enamel and ceramic in a gradient from tenderest tones to ready-to-rumble khaki.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 May 2026
Stove-pipe sponges, which grow to about five feet tall, are slender, cylindrical, and often in hues of purple, while wide giant barrel sponges typically display a reddish tint.
—Erik Trinidad, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Her desk was perpetually covered in Post-it notes of various neon hues.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Between streamlined midcentury silhouettes in vibrant hues and minimal steel frames with equally low-profile wheels, there’s likely an on-the-go organization tool below to suit your style.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
Blake Lively made her big return to the Met steps wearing a 2006 Versace confection in pastel hues.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
The glossy leaves are often tinged with bronze or purple hues against a vibrant dark green.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Sunday Rose, for the occasion, wore a feathery pink strapless top with hues of burgundy and purple with matching earrings and a flowy skirt.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 4 May 2026
For those partial to verdant hues, brands offered a smorgasbord from malachite, bloodstone and natural aventurine, to enamel and ceramic in a gradient from tenderest tones to ready-to-rumble khaki.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hues
Noun
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Those bright, vibrant blooms in shades of yellow, orange, and red also repel flies and other insects thanks to their pungent odors.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Eight shades suit a range of skin tones, from soft cool pinks to warm peachy corals.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
10 May 2026
Noun
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This would be an entertaining video to show up on your doom scroll late at night, seeing how paint colors can be mixed and matched to present the color of your opponent, but two and a half minutes of this?—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Anrabess Short-Sleeve A-Line Maxi Dress Available in 26 colors, this A-line dress is an easy choice for your upcoming summer getaway.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
Noun
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For example, cedar and redwood create a stunning visual appeal with their warm red and orange tones.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
13 May 2026
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The dulcet tones of that thick Irish accent are perfectly intelligible over the phone, THR puts to him.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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“Hues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hues. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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