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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
When green drenching a space, mix different hues of leaf colors, from chartreuse to olive green, and use a variety of leaf textures to keep the scene lively.
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2025
Dutch-processed is best because the alkali used in its production gives the cocoa a richer, deeper hue and smoother taste that’s important for color and flavor intensity.
—Christopher Kimball, The Denver Post, 13 Feb. 2025
Photos show the various brown hues of the new species.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2025
The black hue is soft matte but still juicy-looking, coating lashes from root to tip like a dream.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 7 Feb. 2025
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2025
Dutch-processed is best because the alkali used in its production gives the cocoa a richer, deeper hue and smoother taste that’s important for color and flavor intensity.
—Christopher Kimball, The Denver Post, 13 Feb. 2025
Photos show the various brown hues of the new species.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2025
The black hue is soft matte but still juicy-looking, coating lashes from root to tip like a dream.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
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Stockman Products The biggest generational changes come out back in the galley, which still relies on the full-height hatch to provide plenty of shade and weather coverage overhead.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Feb. 2025
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Botanical Name: Iris reticulata Sun Exposure: Full sun, partial shade Soil Type: Nutrient-rich, well-draining Soil pH: Neutral (6.5-7.5) 07 of 11 Giant Snowdrop A bulbous perennial in the amaryllis family, Giant Snowdrops produce large, solitary white flowers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2025
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One brings flowers, another cake and Williams shows up with a magnum featuring an oversize bow in midnight blue, one of his signature colors.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
1 Mar. 2025
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The accessories elevated these ready-to-wear pieces, refining the silhouettes and color palettes while infusing a subtle sensuality.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Paint firms, such as Benjamin Moore, have several categories of traditional tones for inspiration.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, Moscow has welcomed Trump's more conciliatory tone.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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Besides its claim to last up to 12 hours, the new skin tint is also formulated with skincare ingredients that are said to boost hydration.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
21 Feb. 2025
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Immerse yourself in sound and sight atop a mountain The eight-minute gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain at dusk, as alpenglow tints the peaks apricot and the lights of town begin to twinkle below, may be entertainment enough (66 dollars per person, reserve online).—
Cindy Hirschfeld,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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