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As for something blue — the color may have been subtly referenced by her flowing, multi-hued floral Alexander McQueen dress worn on Jimmy Kimmel’s show March 16.—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026 The third design has a golden-hued top paired with a green middle and pink base.—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026 James Whitaker’s cinematography leans into a blue-hued, grubby aesthetic that gives the film a gritty charm, while touches like the chant that goes along with the film’s title card perfectly add to its aesthetic charms.—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2026 The team worked alongside local artisans to preserve frescoes and medieval details while layering in aromatic woods, soft carpets, vibrant wool blankets, and rusty-hued velvet couches.—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hued
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of hued was
before the 12th century