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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
On its spring 2025 runway, the house put forward a variety of leather ties, done up in glossy hues like red and gray, and styled with your traditional button-up shirts or suits.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
Bilal said the fabric has garnered attention due to its rich, vibrant hue.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2025
In colorful hues like pink, violet, and red, crepe myrtles are a favorite of gardeners looking for a low maintenance flowering tree.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2025
Dining rooms and home offices are being given a makeover with shades of emerald and forest hues.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
Bilal said the fabric has garnered attention due to its rich, vibrant hue.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2025
In colorful hues like pink, violet, and red, crepe myrtles are a favorite of gardeners looking for a low maintenance flowering tree.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2025
Dining rooms and home offices are being given a makeover with shades of emerald and forest hues.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
Noun
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The company’s Ice Breaker 2.0 dyeing technology is paying off as well, resulting in vibrant, laser-friendly shades with minimal environmental impact.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Jan. 2025
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The doll sports a black faux leather ensemble, dark shades, and her signature swooped hairstyle.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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His writing included warnings to distinguish between leeches: good (round and shiny) and bad (black or blue in color and found near fetid water).—
Megan Cassidy-Welch,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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The shift in ideology gave way to new hires, including the NGA’s first curator of African American art and a new chief curator, as well as diversified exhibitions showcasing more women and artists of color.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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That intro establishes a mildly mysterious tone for a piece about a familiar conundrum.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2025
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Parton added a contrasting tone, wearing a white jacket with three-quarter length sleeves, sharp lapels, a plunging neckline and gold button accents on the cuffs and running down the front placket atop a bow detailing at the base of the piece.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
29 Jan. 2025
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Finally, the lip and cheek tint features a hydrating, multiuse balm that melts into the skin for a wash of buildable, dewy color.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
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Rotating the front piece alters the tint, making the lens lighter or darker.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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