How to Use hue in a Sentence

hue

noun
Definition of huenext
Synonyms for huenext
  • As with so much else, no one knows the source of these breathtaking hues.
    — Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 24 Apr. 2024
  • The look of the restaurant’s speakeasy evokes the black and gold hues of Incan gold mines.
    — Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024
  • The emerald green hue against her skin was mesmerizing.
    — Essence, 26 July 2024
  • This one featured some new detailing including cutouts on her waist and a darker hue of blue.
    — Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
  • The three hues include denim blue, oatmeal beige, and dusty rose to match your favorite travel outfits.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2024
  • The dark base gives the red dye that deep, wild cherry hue, whereas blondes may walk away with a vibrant red that’s more maraschino, less malbec.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 3 Aug. 2024
  • The right half of the bird was blue, resembling males of the species, and the left half was green—the hue typically seen in females.
    — Popsci Staff, Popular Science, 8 May 2024
  • Try a denim skirt that isn’t too long with a denim jacket in the same hue of blue or opt for a mixed-blue combo to add more dimension to your outfit.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 25 Apr. 2024
  • There are five to choose between: from Midnight, a rich chocolate (almost black) hue to Rose Clay, a rosy brown.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2024
  • Shoppers can choose from 35 hues and patterns, including neutrals like cream and navy blue, as well as pastels like sky blue and lavender.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 28 Apr. 2024
  • The scientists believe this process was to give the wig stiffness and a black hue, a representation of youth at the time in Egypt.
    — New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2024
  • My mother’s hair possessed the same golden hue, the same artful construction of multilayered swoops.
    — Victor Lodato, The New Yorker, 29 July 2024
  • The Frame offers strong color performance, bringing your favorite artwork to life with vibrant hues.
    — Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 26 Apr. 2024
  • The root lent the smoothie a bright, peppery flavor—not to mention its anti-inflammatory powers—and made the fruits’ yellow hues even sunnier.
    — Romy Gill, Saveur, 24 Apr. 2024
  • The classic gold hue offers that essential element while the circular, abstract shape offers an eye-catching statement.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 9 May 2024
  • Baraka’s pet peeve is imagery that fails to preserve the integrity of skin hue, including undertones, while creating an image with softness.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 31 July 2024
  • The athletic track at the Stade de France in Paris boasts a purple hue that is a few spokes of the color wheel away from the rusty or brick red tracks used in previous Games.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 July 2024
  • Paint the legs of the dresser in a hue a few shades darker.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2023
  • On the horizon a cluster of roseate clouds match the hue of my drink.
    — Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Mar. 2024
  • His ears, which were a bluish hue at one point, turned red.
    — Danny McDonald, BostonGlobe.com, 2 July 2023
  • If the pH is between 6 and 7, the blooms take on a purple or bluish-pink hue.
    — Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 2 Aug. 2023
  • For a pop of color opt for a small baguette bag in a hue like bright red.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 29 May 2024
  • Choose light-colored pavers and build your dream space in deep hues from the ground up.
    — Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 20 July 2023
  • The cardigan is available in sizes S through XL and 12 hues.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 25 Oct. 2023
  • While the pattern is bold, the bright blue hue is nicely balanced out by the brown.
    — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2023
  • The Havana Dress comes in 10+ hues, all of which are prettier than the next.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 8 July 2023
  • Add warm dimension to the go-to look with hazelnut hues.
    — Lillian Chen, Seventeen, 21 June 2023
  • The bright pink hue is still a cause for concern in the surrounding ecosystem.
    — Rebecca Carballo, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2023
  • Even though these are two contrasting shades, the switch from the brown color to the blonde hue looks seamless.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 22 Sep. 2023
  • The pitch-black night sky lit up in fiery hues of crimson and tangerine.
    — Ghada Abdulfattah, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Jan. 2024

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