navy blue

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noun

: a very dark blue

navy blue

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adjective

: being of a very dark blue color
a navy blue dress

Examples of navy blue in a Sentence

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Noun
Forward on this level is Grateful’s pilothouse, also defined in designer Poltrona Frau leather in light and navy blue. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024 Badgley, who stars in the series as Joe Goldberg, was seen in character confidently striding down the street while wearing a black peacoat, a maroon shirt and navy blue slacks. Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024 The nation’s former prime minister, wearing a navy blue jacket and crisp white shirt, stepped atop the small, red dias outside Yamato-Saidaiji railway station to muted applause. TIME, 4 Apr. 2024 The swimsuit comes in a slew of colors, including a navy blue floral pattern, orange, and turquoise, all of which are available in sizes XS through XXL. Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024 Lawrence, who spent the day out with her family, paired an oversized navy blue hoodie with a pastoral white maxi skirt. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024 In one distinct scene, Murphy dons a navy blue suit alongside Givens. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024 Buy several in Reed’s favorite color, natural beige, or mix and match a few different hues, including brown, white, gray, hazel, mustard yellow, navy blue, and olive green. Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024 Kravitz wore a strapless, blue-and-black dress to the ceremony, while Tatum kept it casual in a black t-shirt and navy blue cardigan. USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2024
Adjective
On stage, Stein wore a dark grey suit with orange, light blue and navy blue accents. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Mar. 2023 Shop Now 10 Navy Blue In areas with strict historic guidelines, navy blue is often a fail-safe. Elle Decor Editors, ELLE Decor, 17 Mar. 2023 Our one hangup is the limited choice of colors, but navy blue certainly has wide appeal. Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2023 Kate Middleton and Prince William coordinated in navy blue for the day. Town & Country, 13 Mar. 2023 Jonas also opted for a monochromatic outfit, looking suave in a navy blue suit. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Mar. 2023 The elegant wooden exterior was left largely unchanged, save for the hull sides: The original two-tone finish was replaced by one navy blue hue. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2023 Ultra-Luxe Color Combos Achieve the stealth luxury aesthetic with an irresistible combination of deep navy blue trousers and a yummy chocolate brown overcoat. Madeline Fass, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2023 While David wore a black shirt and navy blue tie underneath his slightly lighter suit, Harper opted for a simple white undershirt for her ensemble. Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 3 Mar. 2023

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