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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 hue Aqua Rush, a bright and bold hue, is the anchor color. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Apr. 2025 Snag them now in neutral black or white shades, or go with the bold orange hue to add a pop of color to your travel capsule wardrobe. Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025 Despite the sweltering heat, black was a hue that was embraced heavily. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025 Here, Edward Bulmer’s Celadon paint color adorns the walls, while a sofa from Duggan’s Trove lifestyle and home collection wears a Pollack red-pink velvet, and the fireplace fender a Schumacher ikat in similar hues. Andrew Sessa, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hue
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Noun
  • Keep reading to learn about the four main paint shades that pros would rather not see in a hallway, and why.
    Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
  • The ornate design will look great will all your suitcase mainstays, plus shoppers have their choice of seven springy shades, from red to sage green.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Research on atopic dermatitis, the most common type of eczema, suggests that people of color, including South Asian individuals like Roy, as well as Black and Latinx folks, may have more severe and persistent eczema.
    Sierra Leone Starks, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The darker the color, the more likely an area is to experience unseasonably warm weather.
    Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Meanwhile, flowering branches are embroidered on pale sheer chiffon tunics in watery pastel tones.
    Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The few details revealed in the trailer suggest that the first season, at least, will draw heavily from All Systems Red and will have a lighter tone.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Cons: Feels more like a tint, says our reviewer, with sheer coverage.
    Deanna Pai, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2025
  • This Allure Best of Beauty Award Winner’s serum-like texture works like a sheer, barely-there skin tint and dries down immediately to a dewy (but not greasy) finish.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 29 Mar. 2025

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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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