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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 Drop Jaxon Rib Button-Down Sweater Dress This Amazon dress comes in a similar green hue to the style Clarkson wore in September. Nicol Natale, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024 Bowman suggests having your makeup artists apply rose hues as accents for eyeshadow, blush, and lips for a pretty, youthful aesthetic. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024 This blend of 76% Sauvignon Blanc and 24% Sémillon from the Taggart Estate Vineyard has a shimmery golden hue, followed by a savory and herbal nose on the palate. Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024 The designs are a variation on the pontiff’s robes, infused with Castelbajac’s signature aesthetic: bright, almost childlike hues that evoke optimism. Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hue 
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Noun
  • In areas with hot summer sun, plants benefit from a little afternoon shade.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This Morphe palette with 35 fitting shades is right up my alley.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Advertisement Stanley said the recall includes double-walled mugs sold in a variety of colors including white, black and green, in 12-ounce, 16-ounce and 20-ounce sizes with a polypropylene lid.
    Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The tumblers range from 12 to 20 ounces and come in a variety of different colors including white, black and green, the agency said.
    Karina Tsui, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • In a world often painted in muted tones, Ashley Longshore enters like a firework display at a black-tie gala.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The great room, a warm womb drenched in buttery tones that Bacon reserves for sipping Sleepy Girl Mocktails in the evenings by candlelight, is a prime example of making this approach work in one’s favor.
    Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • In Sunday’s episode (Dec. 1), Moss wore sunglasses after fans showed concern after the Pro Football Hall of Famer appeared on television with a noticeable yellowish tint in his eyes.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The film looks tint the life of the soccer star, who is consider one of the top keepers in Polish history thanks to a career spanning spells at Arsenal, Juventus, AS Roma and Barcelona and 84 appearances for the national team.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024

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“Hue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hue. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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