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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
From the moment the cork pops, the whiskey reveals its character: a bright copper hue in the glass and a nose that conjures graham crackers and honey.
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Emily Price, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Heaped upon it: pork products representing every hue on the glistening spectrum from brown to pink (rosy ham hock, charred pork belly, thick shoulder slices, a common hot dog).
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 5 June 2025
Photos show the brown coloring of the new species, which varies in hue and detail but has a relatively consistent pattern.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
While the last release featured a punchy bright green hue and butter yellow, the newest collection includes a vibrant royal blue and an invigorating magenta tone.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 June 2025
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Emily Price, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Heaped upon it: pork products representing every hue on the glistening spectrum from brown to pink (rosy ham hock, charred pork belly, thick shoulder slices, a common hot dog).
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 5 June 2025
Photos show the brown coloring of the new species, which varies in hue and detail but has a relatively consistent pattern.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
While the last release featured a punchy bright green hue and butter yellow, the newest collection includes a vibrant royal blue and an invigorating magenta tone.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
Noun
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Also, if a background with bold colors is behind the glass, the light refracts off the glass menu button in a different shade.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Botanical Name: Mentha Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade Soil Type: Moist, well-draining Soil pH: Neutral 08 of 11 Petunias These colorful annuals have an unusual scent that flies seem to hate.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Last but not least, avoid any front door colors that are seen as too trendy, Boultier encourgaes.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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De Castellane worked with navy as a base color for city locations and beige for resort hotels, with touches of pale pink, light blue and celadon.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
Noun
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With charming visuals and a celebratory tone, the film offers a gentle allegory on inclusion and self-acceptance.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Break The Pattern By Showing Up As Yourself In B2B, when everything starts to sound the same, that's your cue to break the pattern, shift the tone, challenge the format and rethink the angle.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Their antennae and the tips of their legs are lighter in color and have an orange-brown tint.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 June 2025
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Her current fave: this natural-looking formula which gives skin an instant tint while a longer-lasting glow develops in as little as three hours.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
10 June 2025
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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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