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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 its sleek, wedge midsole, signature ‘fang’ toebox, and rich autumnal hues of navy and brown, the design channels a retro ’70s vibe.
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Mecca Pryor, Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
Last year, Kardashians decorations took a spookier turn, with the reality star’s house being decorated with creepy floating ghosts, witches brooms and piles of pumpkins in shades of traditional orange — plus green, white and hues of brown — and covered in sprawling vines.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Dynamic pigment technology is at play here, making sure the hues layer on in an even and harmonious way (thereby sparing you from having to do any blending yourself).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
With maximalism back in, this is a perfect gateway into testing the waters with bright hues in your bedding collection.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
For the finish, warm beige hues offer more flexibility than other colors.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Handcarved furniture, throw pillows and rugs in sea and sand hues, and textured wall hangings all reflect the surrounding landscape.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
Maintaining a natural darkness at night and exposing oneself to bright natural sunlight in the mornings is especially helpful, as not only the eyes, but the skin also detects hues of light.
—Tanya Akim, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
On shades, though this uses a blend of chemical and physical filters, the shade range is solid—those from fair to deep hues across a range of undertones should have no trouble finding a shade.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
Mecca Pryor, Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
Last year, Kardashians decorations took a spookier turn, with the reality star’s house being decorated with creepy floating ghosts, witches brooms and piles of pumpkins in shades of traditional orange — plus green, white and hues of brown — and covered in sprawling vines.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Dynamic pigment technology is at play here, making sure the hues layer on in an even and harmonious way (thereby sparing you from having to do any blending yourself).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
With maximalism back in, this is a perfect gateway into testing the waters with bright hues in your bedding collection.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
For the finish, warm beige hues offer more flexibility than other colors.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Handcarved furniture, throw pillows and rugs in sea and sand hues, and textured wall hangings all reflect the surrounding landscape.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
Maintaining a natural darkness at night and exposing oneself to bright natural sunlight in the mornings is especially helpful, as not only the eyes, but the skin also detects hues of light.
—Tanya Akim, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
On shades, though this uses a blend of chemical and physical filters, the shade range is solid—those from fair to deep hues across a range of undertones should have no trouble finding a shade.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hues
Noun
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For those with different color preferences, the collection is also available (and on sale) in stunning blue and green shades as well.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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The jeans come in nine shades, from denim blues to white and black.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ross passed the day's examination with flying colors, barely flinching at the rubber chicken.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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The complex is decorated in the school colors, red and black with the Bobcat logo prominently displayed.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After all, the moody duet features the gorgeously contrasting tones of Bon Iver's Justin Vernon with Swift's more delicate vocals as the two portray exes who are parsing what went wrong in their relationship.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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For example, swapping silver and white for gold and brass is one way of easily bringing in warm fall tones.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Hues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hues. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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