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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
The brand is also retiring its beachy Caribbean colorway, so all products the bright blue hue are 20% off.
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Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 July 2025
Sky is Paloma Editions’ first objects and vessels collection inspired by the ever-changing hues of the sky as a reflection of the world, atmosphere, and emotion.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
Drenched in hues of pink and purple, the eye-popping world hosts less polished characters revealing the animation’s more scrappy, independent provenance.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 8 July 2025
This warm hue is caused by Rayleigh scattering, the same effect that causes colorful sunsets and sunrises.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 7 July 2025
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Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 July 2025
Sky is Paloma Editions’ first objects and vessels collection inspired by the ever-changing hues of the sky as a reflection of the world, atmosphere, and emotion.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
Drenched in hues of pink and purple, the eye-popping world hosts less polished characters revealing the animation’s more scrappy, independent provenance.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 8 July 2025
This warm hue is caused by Rayleigh scattering, the same effect that causes colorful sunsets and sunrises.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
Noun
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Butter-yellow-stripe nails Butter yellow is still an inescapable shade this summer, so naturally butter-yellow stripes are in too.—
Dominic Cadogan,
Glamour,
9 July 2025
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The wash shown here, dubbed New Heyburn, looks a lot like the shade Kaling has been reaching for — but there are 30 colors to choose from if this blue hue isn’t your speed.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Not only was there visibility on some of the chicer kits like Palmeiras and Borussia Dortmund, which both boast a more retro collar style with a proficiency in color theory, there was a noted interest in DIY styling and upcycling of soccer jerseys.—
Alyssa Hardy,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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Living in a predominantly white town in the Northeast of England, U.K., Jules quickly understood that raising a child of color required more than passive support.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Blanchett wore a silk suit from the Italian brand, featuring tones of blue and white in a Prince of Wales check print.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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First, the Pigment Processor Daily Brightening Serum ($115) targets dark spots and uneven skin tone with ingredients like kojic acid, known for its fast-acting brightening properties, but noticeable does make skin more sensitive to the sun.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Experts say the moon's low arc should give it a more yellowish or orange tint.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
9 June 2025
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In kinder weather, there's a UV coating and optional ceramic tint, plus a ventilation fan that could help keep things cool on a hot day.—
Paul Ridden
June 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2025
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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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