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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
In other words, avoid too many super dark or extremely light hues but feel free to play with rich color or earthy mid tones.
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Laura Solla, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
Until 2010, staff produced a separate green book (on the economy) and blue book (on policy options) for each meeting, before merging both their contents and their hue.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
For the designer, that meant acknowledging the natural surroundings through ample shades of blue and green, including a brilliant peacock hue (Benjamin Moore’s Hidden Falls, 714) on the interior doors.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
Dipping her finger into a glittery champagne hue, Consani pats a touch of shimmer onto each lid.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
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Laura Solla, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
Until 2010, staff produced a separate green book (on the economy) and blue book (on policy options) for each meeting, before merging both their contents and their hue.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
For the designer, that meant acknowledging the natural surroundings through ample shades of blue and green, including a brilliant peacock hue (Benjamin Moore’s Hidden Falls, 714) on the interior doors.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
Dipping her finger into a glittery champagne hue, Consani pats a touch of shimmer onto each lid.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hue
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Shop them in a variety of shades, from classic blue and washed black to white and more.Talia Abbas, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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Among the best hair colors to try in 2025, platinum hair color stands out as one of the boldest and most transformative shades there is.Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2025
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Available in 12 colors, the bag has a sleek, minimalist design that’s fashion-forward and goes with just about any outfit.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2025
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Pelton and Victor got to work, cooking strips of the smoky meat in various ways to achieve the different colors and consistencies needed.Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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But the starting group as a whole was rather lifeless, unable to set a tone against a young, on-the-rise team.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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This ensures our testing base spans different skin tones, genders, and dermatological conditions.Nicola Dall'Asen, Allure, 4 Jan. 2025
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After it’s set, the 21-year-old tops the tint off with a second coat of concealer—and another tip.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
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Gonzales said the dark tint on Witt's black Chevrolet Sonic back window, combined with Witt's slow speed of 45 mph in a 65-mph area and swerving between lanes caught his attention.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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