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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
However, there are a few hues in particular that the fashion pros are combining with the color trend for a trendy and stylish spring 2026 look.
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Jana Ackermann, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2026
The result is a three-dimensional effect with the interplay of light in the slits creating shifting hues.
—David Szondy
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Choose from caramel or dark chocolate, a neutral beige, cognac, or an espresso hue.
—Lucrezia Malavolta, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
This minimalist, monochromatic look gives lighting designer Conchita Avitia the leeway to play with colors like a mood ring, choosing hues from warm yellow to hot pink depending on the tone of each scene.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
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Jana Ackermann, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2026
The result is a three-dimensional effect with the interplay of light in the slits creating shifting hues.
—David Szondy
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Choose from caramel or dark chocolate, a neutral beige, cognac, or an espresso hue.
—Lucrezia Malavolta, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
This minimalist, monochromatic look gives lighting designer Conchita Avitia the leeway to play with colors like a mood ring, choosing hues from warm yellow to hot pink depending on the tone of each scene.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
Noun
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Soft pastel shades—think mint, or light pink—adorn the walls, and there are rain showers in the simple-yet-functional bathrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Light, warm, and slightly translucent shades have the ability to reflect light, which creates an optical effect of softness and evenness.—
Andrea Carbajal,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pakistani weddings are often elaborate, multi-day celebrations that place strong emphasis on visual storytelling, color and cultural symbolism.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Having undergone an extensive 2024 renovation, each of the 259 rooms (including 42 suites) are bright and airy, with textures and colors inspired by the Canadian landscape.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Aries season is in full swing through the 19th, bringing a surge of forward momentum, physical energy, and the desire to begin again after March's more reflective tone.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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But the tone of the new pictures also suggests a return to the Romanticism that rankled him in his youth, or at least a lighter, less conflicted touch.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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From masks to serums, balms, tints and exfoliators, lips have never felt or looked so good.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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That bright, citrusy tint comes from a blend of vitamin C derivatives, carrot root extract, and beta-carotene—more of a little visual reminder of all the antioxidant goodness packed inside.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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