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There were 19,516 fans — most of whom were decked out in the Hornets’ signature teal and purple — inside the building for their 136-117 victory against the Brooklyn Nets.—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025 Just look for a warm blue, like teal, rather than a cool one, to ensure the contrast is harmonious.—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025 There is no minimalism here—at every turn, there are pops of color, with velvet couches done in shades of plum or teal; green-and-white marble floors; and saffron-yellow sun loungers.—Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025 The teal team did pick up a signature win the previous Monday night, topping the incumbent AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs behind Lawrence’s slip-and-score touchdown scramble.—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for teal
Word History
Etymology
Middle English tele; akin to Middle Dutch teling teal
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