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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
Its rich, deep hue sits between Black Ash and American Walnut, adding another classic look to the Heritage lineup.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Astronomer Allan Trow caught the spiral with an icy white hue over the sky of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park in Wales.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2025
While the hues may not be as uniformly widespread as in areas of North America, the different trees and ecosystems this time of year create a unique travel experience.
—Hillary Richard, AFAR Media, 24 Mar. 2025
Graphic: Joe Murphy / NBC News They’re commonly used in products marketed to kids, including candy, breakfast cereals and soda, because their bright, vibrant hues are particularly eye-catching, experts say.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 23 Mar. 2025
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Astronomer Allan Trow caught the spiral with an icy white hue over the sky of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park in Wales.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2025
While the hues may not be as uniformly widespread as in areas of North America, the different trees and ecosystems this time of year create a unique travel experience.
—Hillary Richard, AFAR Media, 24 Mar. 2025
Graphic: Joe Murphy / NBC News They’re commonly used in products marketed to kids, including candy, breakfast cereals and soda, because their bright, vibrant hues are particularly eye-catching, experts say.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
Noun
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According to Cabot, the shade warms up beautifully under the glow of fire pits, string lights, and moonlight.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Mar. 2025
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With luxury packaging and a buildable, blendable formula, the brand’s four new shade sticks were formulated with the intention to avoid streaks and patchiness.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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When playing outdoors, there are many choices in regards to the color of the lens.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
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The quintessential color of nature meets whimsical architecture in an eccentric and poetic retreat in Rome Photography by Francesco Dolfo March 23, 2025 All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.—
Patrizia Piccinini,
Architectural Digest,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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However, Spring-Summer 2025 is the perfect excuse to break away from the traditional and finally dare to try footwear in solid or pastel tones that are trending this season.—
Renata Joffre,
Glamour,
29 Mar. 2025
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Amid growing economic anxieties at home and abroad, Trump this week downplayed the scale of the tariff rates in store for other nations ‒ a noticeable change in his tone after building the tariffs up for weeks.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, Westman Atelier’s skin tint evens out the complexion with a formula powered by skin-loving ingredients such as ginseng and pomegranate extract, sunflower and almond oil, and a ginger root complex.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2025
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Rock it solo or pair the tint with a clear lip balm or gloss.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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