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Definition of midnight blue
: a deep blackish blue
Examples of midnight blue in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web And finally, the red, black, midnight blue and saddle brown leather cases start at $30.99, normally $49.
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Benjamin Levin, CNN Underscored, "Amazon is discounting Apple's official iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max cases," 27 Nov. 2019 The late royal's midnight blue Victor Edelstein evening gown is to be sold for auction, with Kerry Taylor Auctions estimating the dress could go for £350,000 ($453,800).
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Anika Reed, USA TODAY, "The iconic dress Princess Diana wore to dance with John Travolta up for auction," 19 Nov. 2019 The palette is black and midnight blue, the latter appearing on the walls, scalloped banquettes and underlit bar, contrasted by hardwood floors and polished-wood tabletops.
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Phil Vettel, chicagotribune.com, "Review: Good Fortune restaurant combines clubby good looks with a neighborhood vibe," 15 Nov. 2019 Most surprisingly were the men who wore mostly midnight blue tuxedos as a subtle but stylish alternative to black.
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Melissa Magsaysay, The Hollywood Reporter, "The Emmys Strike a Blue Note With Justin Hartley, Rachel Brosnahan and More," 23 Sep. 2019 Morrison's wife wore a midnight blue sequined halter-style gown.
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Laurie Kellman, Fortune, "Keeping Things Light at Trump’s State Dinner for the Australian Prime Minister," 21 Sep. 2019 As befits a Boswell of Valentino, Mr. Tyrnauer was fashionably L.A. casual in a black T-shirt, a bespoke midnight blue workman’s chore jacket made in Rome, moleskin khakis and navy blue suede Prada moccasins.
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New York Times, "Matt Tyrnauer: Chronicler of Trump’s Mentor Roy Cohn," 1 Sep. 2019 Together, Harris and Richards worked on belted pinstripe pantsuits for Cabinet meetings, midnight blue coat dresses, and an off-duty uniform.
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Edward Barsamian, Vogue, "How Claire Underwood Will Dress as House of Cards’s Madam President," 29 Oct. 2018 The resulting ensembles, a suite of suiting in midnight blue and black, achieved that mood for both day and night.
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Edward Barsamian, Vogue, "Javier Bardem Breaks Down His Elegant Ermenegildo Zegna Wardrobe for Cannes 2018," 14 May 2018
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