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Examples of peacock blue in a Sentence
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There are classic neutral colors like white and light gray, brighter shades like pink and peacock blue, as well as floral designs and other patterns.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
This classic weekender bag and its matching dop kit are available in countless colors — there should be a shade to match literally any style or color of luggage or coat (our favorites include peacock blue and olive green).
—Meredith Woerner, Variety, 10 Oct. 2023
Aubergine, claret, peacock blue, teal green With the Industrial Revolution came innovation in the paint industry, including the use of zinc oxide in house paint, which helped colors stay brighter longer.
—Kristen Hartke, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2023
The bag comes in a rainbow of colors, including blush pink, olive green, and peacock blue.
—Amanda Oliver, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2023
Options include coral, green, light pink and peacock blue, as well as basics like gold and white.
—Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2023
Rooms At the end of the day, retire to one of the 131 accommodations, which have a neutral look in mostly white with pops of peacock blue and mustard.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
For a state dinner in Slovakia on Tuesday night alongside her husband, King Willem-Alexander, the royal opted to top off her peacock blue lace gown, paired with a silver Lady Dior Croisiere Perforated Clutch and a pair of Aquazzura metallic platform heels, with a gleaming green tiara.
—Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 8 Mar. 2023
Inside, Viñas focused on bold colors — the walls are peacock blue and mustard — and bright patterns (a lichenlike wallpaper surrounds the bar), while West oversaw the selection and installation of art, a mix of hanging pieces and murals by local artists and friends.
—Eunica Escalante Zoe Ruffner Juan A. Ramírez Abid Haque Angela Koh Devorah Lev-Tov, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1881, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near peacock blue
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“Peacock blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peacock%20blue. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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