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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
His signature flower characters, rendered in rainbow hues, stand tall against the medieval landscape, while tiny anime animals are scattered throughout — waving at viewers from the banks of the Kamo River or roaring atop the roof of a traditional Japanese longhouse.
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Leah Dolan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
According to Pinterest, rich red hues are in, kicking neutrals to the curb.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
While the cropped version comes in just two shades—black and cream—the standard variety comes in 12 hues, three of which have shimmer for a slightly more formal feel for work or even a night out with friends.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
The Olsen’s l-o-v-e their knitwear, and are usually spotted in neutral hues with ribbed hemlines.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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Leah Dolan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
According to Pinterest, rich red hues are in, kicking neutrals to the curb.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
While the cropped version comes in just two shades—black and cream—the standard variety comes in 12 hues, three of which have shimmer for a slightly more formal feel for work or even a night out with friends.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
The Olsen’s l-o-v-e their knitwear, and are usually spotted in neutral hues with ribbed hemlines.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
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This Morphe palette with 35 fitting shades is right up my alley.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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In areas with hot summer sun, plants benefit from a little afternoon shade.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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The volume of trading desk color has also slumped as investors and desks head out on vacation.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Stanley said the recall includes double-walled mugs sold in a variety of colors including white, black and green, in 12-ounce, 16-ounce and 20-ounce sizes with a polypropylene lid.Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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This marks a major departure in tone for a Democratic administration.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
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The key is to play a balance of different tones of red.Celeste Polanco, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024
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In Sunday’s episode (Dec. 1), Moss wore sunglasses after fans showed concern after the Pro Football Hall of Famer appeared on television with a noticeable yellowish tint in his eyes.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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The film looks tint the life of the soccer star, who is consider one of the top keepers in Polish history thanks to a career spanning spells at Arsenal, Juventus, AS Roma and Barcelona and 84 appearances for the national team.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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