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
With the collection intertwined with the world of racing since its debut in 1986, the Tag Heuer Formula 1 watch has become a symbol of performance while simultaneously showcasing its distinct design, vibrant hues and innovative technology.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026
Rooms Toor's 234 rooms and suites take their design cues from the city’s green spaces, translating into muted hues, organic patterns, and warm wood tones that feel both current and calming.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The Furry Lamps series – showcased in Milan at group exhibition Deoron – features lights to place on tables or hang from the ceiling, in hues from neon orange to baby blue.
—Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
These are perhaps the easiest hydrangea to grow, with stunning, oversized blooms that commonly emerging white or green and mature to pink and burgundy hues.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Choose from 16 colors, including seasonal hues like sage green, cream, and lilac.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Pair lighter walls with darker accents, or limit deeper hues to a single feature wall.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
This one-of-a-kind Feather Brooch, for example, is built on titanium in varying hues for a gossamer feel.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2026
Snag them in white to brighten up your wardrobe, or any of the springy hues like crimson and emerald green to really stand out.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026
Rooms Toor's 234 rooms and suites take their design cues from the city’s green spaces, translating into muted hues, organic patterns, and warm wood tones that feel both current and calming.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The Furry Lamps series – showcased in Milan at group exhibition Deoron – features lights to place on tables or hang from the ceiling, in hues from neon orange to baby blue.
—Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
These are perhaps the easiest hydrangea to grow, with stunning, oversized blooms that commonly emerging white or green and mature to pink and burgundy hues.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Choose from 16 colors, including seasonal hues like sage green, cream, and lilac.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Pair lighter walls with darker accents, or limit deeper hues to a single feature wall.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
This one-of-a-kind Feather Brooch, for example, is built on titanium in varying hues for a gossamer feel.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2026
Snag them in white to brighten up your wardrobe, or any of the springy hues like crimson and emerald green to really stand out.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hues
Noun
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Pastel Colors Pastel shades are sweet in the right context, but your garage door is not the place to use them, designer Dijana Savic-Jambert says.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
26 Apr. 2026
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London is the capital of pristine facades, often painted in wedding-cake shades of cream or ivory; the city’s dominant aesthetic is a literal whitewash.—
Mark O’Connell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The early read was that Alphabet , Microsoft , Meta Platforms , and Amazon all passed with flying colors, but beneath the strong headline numbers, a more nuanced debate is taking shape.—
Paulina Likos,Zev Fima,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Designed by the label’s then creative director, Olivier Rousteing, the unorthodox gown was sculpted based on a cast of Tyla’s body, then created out of three different colors of sand mixed with micro-crystal studs, providing extra sparkle down to the tip of her mermaid train.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The shampoo uses highly concentrated violet pigments (which give it that signature purple hue) to neutralize yellow tones on contact.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
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Decor leans equestrian-meets-coastal ranch, with earthy tones, textured fabrics, saddle-leather accents, and subtle nods to the property’s equine history.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Hues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hues. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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