Definition of BLUE STREAK

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Taylor, 68, can talk passionate blue streaks on nuclear physics, his love of piloting airplanes, building and tinkering — and, of course, how to hold an audience’s attention. — Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, "Livingston Taylor, folk musician and Mr. Fix-It," 14 Aug. 2019 More than a number consists of a collection of disparately proportioned boxy white blocks painted with forking blue streaks suggestive of tree branches. — Ryan P. Smith, Smithsonian, "These Engaging, Immersive Works Erase the Line Between Art and Audience," 19 June 2019 Elsewhere, Danish artist Jeppe Hein invited guests to paint a blue streak onto paper based off of their breath. — Ian Malone, Vogue, "The Public Art Fund Hosts a Fine Art Game Night," 12 Apr. 2019 Here the ballerinas’ skirts are conjured with orange and blue streaks, in a drawing that almost appears to have been left out in the rain. — M.j. Andersen, WSJ, "‘French Pastels: Treasures From the Vault’ Review: Delicate and Delightful," 14 July 2018 Three thousand feet below, the powder-blue streak of the travertine-rich Little Colorado River flows into the larger green Colorado. — Zak Podmore, Outside Online, "The Native Americans Who Call the Grand Canyon Home," 24 May 2018 Willow seemed attentive about applying pink lip gloss first, as well as a long blue streak across her forehead. — Alexia Fernandez, PEOPLE.com, "Pink's Daughter Willow Stars in Her First Makeup Tutorial: 'Like Mama Like Daughter'," 22 Mar. 2018 Stoicism in the face of pain may seem noble, but swearing a blue streak is apparently more helpful. — The Economist, "Foul playThe power of profane language," 25 Jan. 2018 Liza Minnelli paired her cobalt ensemble with a badass blue streak. — Marie Claire, "The Most Spectacular Moments from the 2014 Oscars," 2 Mar. 2014

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