as in shades
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 hues
In less than 10 minutes, a wooden bridge deposits us on the doorstep of a cinematic landscape that unfurls into a seemingly endless patchwork of rolling hills and glens in hues of umber, cinnamon, and ochre, flanked by mountains standing sentinel on either side.
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Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
This smoky color adds dimension with cool hues.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Posing in a new campaign for Miu Miu's 2026 leather goods, Hadid complemented her playful new pixie with bright, block colors that also echoed the primary hues that dominated 1960s fashion and film.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
The sky’s surreal red hues were reminiscent of apocalyptic scenes over Crete where the storm that hit the island with gale-force winds combined with a Saharan dust storm.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Violet tones, influenced by interest in space and futuristic aesthetics, and orange hues inspired by natural landscapes and photography trends are both gaining attention, according to the report.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Every color exists in each season, just in different hues meant to match shoppers' unique skin undertones.
—Bailey Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
Butter and mustard hues add soft, warm color.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 1 Apr. 2026
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.
—Jana Ackermann, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2026
Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
This smoky color adds dimension with cool hues.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Posing in a new campaign for Miu Miu's 2026 leather goods, Hadid complemented her playful new pixie with bright, block colors that also echoed the primary hues that dominated 1960s fashion and film.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
The sky’s surreal red hues were reminiscent of apocalyptic scenes over Crete where the storm that hit the island with gale-force winds combined with a Saharan dust storm.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Violet tones, influenced by interest in space and futuristic aesthetics, and orange hues inspired by natural landscapes and photography trends are both gaining attention, according to the report.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Every color exists in each season, just in different hues meant to match shoppers' unique skin undertones.
—Bailey Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026
Butter and mustard hues add soft, warm color.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 1 Apr. 2026
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.
—Jana Ackermann, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hues
Noun
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Its softer and more feminine guise includes floral upholstery in lemony shades.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Nodding to the ‘90s, these oval shades are the perfect pair to throw in your purse and pull out when Paris has one of those beautifully sunny days that practically beg for an entire afternoon sunbathing on a café terrace with a glass of rosé in hand.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Organizers passed out white candles and orange and red roses to the crowd on the lawn, filled with the colors orange and green, Metayer Bowen’s favorite colors and the colors of her alma mater Florida A&M University.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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The colors include Diresul Fiber-Teak (brown), Diresul Fiber-Slate (blue-gray) and Diresul Fiber-Graphite (dark gray)—echoing the growing demand for wearable neutrals.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hundreds of monarch butterflies are painted across the translucent panels, and when sunlight shines through, the structure glows in rich amber tones.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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For years, buyers leaned toward neutral tones because they were seen as safer investments.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Hues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hues. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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