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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
The color palette leaned into brilliant hues, with some models strutting down the runway in neon greens and siren reds.
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Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
This season, stars like Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Alba, and Jennifer Lopez are proving that fall’s biggest bag trend is all about moody brown hues — both in soft suede textures and classic leather cuts.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Don’t be fooled by their drab desert hues on the outside.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Key items like leather jackets and skirts came in hues of cherry red and mustard, while Jenner walked out in polka dots — fashion’s favorite print of late.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
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Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
This season, stars like Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Alba, and Jennifer Lopez are proving that fall’s biggest bag trend is all about moody brown hues — both in soft suede textures and classic leather cuts.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Don’t be fooled by their drab desert hues on the outside.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Key items like leather jackets and skirts came in hues of cherry red and mustard, while Jenner walked out in polka dots — fashion’s favorite print of late.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
Noun
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Allure editorial assistant Jennet Jusu, who opted for shade Warm Honey, agrees that the shade matching was effortless.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
19 Sep. 2025
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Those Danessa Myricks blurring balms that offer a flawless complexion finish and luminous blush in all the right shades?—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Digital Paper comes in Cool Grey, Elixir Gold, or Mystery Black colors.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
22 Sep. 2025
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Inspired by the colors of the season—browns and coppers reminiscent of dry leaves falling on the ground and the sunsets of this time of year—this makeup style brings a stunning warmth to the face.—
María Munsuri,
Glamour,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The night serum visibly smooths wrinkles, reduces fine lines, and soothes the appearance of dark circles and uneven skin tone.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Among the 35 hues are trendy cool tones, conventional nudes, vibrant reds, and bold, creative colors like magenta and blackish-purple.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The sharp-yet-flexible points and buildable tint leave behind a trio of micro-fine strokes that, when brushed along your arches, blend seamlessly with your natural hairs.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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But in most other cases, Apple seems happy to take older icons and automatically modify them to match Tahoe's theming rather than letting old, non-updated icons stick out as all the other icons on your system change their colors and tints.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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