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
In past years, a lot of the materials used onstage have evoked a sense of luxury, with golden hues and sparkling accents.
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Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 14 Mar. 2026
Nearby, two girls try on cowboy hats available in vibrant hues.
—Lilliam Rivera, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Each story is rendered in lifelike hues, with the sunlight and widespread rural greenery offering a sense of secret possibility where none might truly exist, like some kind of hope far off in the distance.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
Silhouettes from the 1960s, such as twee miniskirts and babydoll dresses, were crafted in rich fabrics and Hitchcockian hues.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
The bag features a modern, smooth leather finish in classic colors like black and beige or trendy hues, including Balsam Green and Twilight Blue.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
The image depicts train tracks running through an archway in an overgrown forest landscape tinged with green and purple hues.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 Mar. 2026
By Melissa Clark The New York Times With so little seasonal produce to work with in late winter, the sunshine hues of ephemeral citrus like bergamots, kumquats and Seville oranges can inspire a particular joy.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
As for cream hues, Benjamin Moore's White Dove is a contender for the firm's favorite.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 14 Mar. 2026
Nearby, two girls try on cowboy hats available in vibrant hues.
—Lilliam Rivera, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Each story is rendered in lifelike hues, with the sunlight and widespread rural greenery offering a sense of secret possibility where none might truly exist, like some kind of hope far off in the distance.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
Silhouettes from the 1960s, such as twee miniskirts and babydoll dresses, were crafted in rich fabrics and Hitchcockian hues.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
The bag features a modern, smooth leather finish in classic colors like black and beige or trendy hues, including Balsam Green and Twilight Blue.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
The image depicts train tracks running through an archway in an overgrown forest landscape tinged with green and purple hues.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 Mar. 2026
By Melissa Clark The New York Times With so little seasonal produce to work with in late winter, the sunshine hues of ephemeral citrus like bergamots, kumquats and Seville oranges can inspire a particular joy.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
As for cream hues, Benjamin Moore's White Dove is a contender for the firm's favorite.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hues
Noun
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And a great alternative to fur, as is this feather jacket from Bloomingdale's ($295), which comes in three shades.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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The inky shades that carried us through winter begin to feel out of place as longer days and softer light call for something brighter.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While she’s known for perfecting the art of the lip balm and on-point nail colors, her scent rotation is pretty impressive, too.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
14 Mar. 2026
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The mark incorporates the franchise’s signature tri-star — a nod to the Tennessee state flag — alongside the team’s traditional blue, white and red colors.—
Zach Powell,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Plus, the new ultramarine and green pigments are better suited for deep skin tones, bringing the range to 44 diverse shades.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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The warm tones in the braids absolutely glowed, especially when paired with a striking pop of more dramatic color from the super-blonde, nearly platinum color in the mid-lengths, which blended with chocolate and espresso brunette tones for a cool color contrast.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Hues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hues. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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