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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
However, there are a few hues in particular that the fashion pros are combining with the color trend for a trendy and stylish spring 2026 look.
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Jana Ackermann, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2026
The result is a three-dimensional effect with the interplay of light in the slits creating shifting hues.
—David Szondy
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Choose from caramel or dark chocolate, a neutral beige, cognac, or an espresso hue.
—Lucrezia Malavolta, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
This minimalist, monochromatic look gives lighting designer Conchita Avitia the leeway to play with colors like a mood ring, choosing hues from warm yellow to hot pink depending on the tone of each scene.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
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Jana Ackermann, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2026
The result is a three-dimensional effect with the interplay of light in the slits creating shifting hues.
—David Szondy
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Choose from caramel or dark chocolate, a neutral beige, cognac, or an espresso hue.
—Lucrezia Malavolta, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
This minimalist, monochromatic look gives lighting designer Conchita Avitia the leeway to play with colors like a mood ring, choosing hues from warm yellow to hot pink depending on the tone of each scene.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
Noun
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Soft pastel shades—think mint, or light pink—adorn the walls, and there are rain showers in the simple-yet-functional bathrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Light, warm, and slightly translucent shades have the ability to reflect light, which creates an optical effect of softness and evenness.—
Andrea Carbajal,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pakistani weddings are often elaborate, multi-day celebrations that place strong emphasis on visual storytelling, color and cultural symbolism.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Having undergone an extensive 2024 renovation, each of the 259 rooms (including 42 suites) are bright and airy, with textures and colors inspired by the Canadian landscape.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Rooms are in muted tones of grey, green, and dusky blue, and even the smallest have plenty of space with king-size beds and a table and chairs—the city views are more interesting, but the ones overlooking the courtyard have dinky Juliette balconies as a consolation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Service, on my visits, was a bit spacey, but it’s been tightening up; the tone of the place seems to be in progress, too, oscillating between that of a neighborhood joint, an amorous date-night nook, and a sceney hot spot.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The under-$40 product is a lipstick, lip balm, and lip tint, all in one.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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This bold red gets a fun metallic tint from its bright coppery base and rose gold balayage that catches the light in every curl.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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