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as in pornographic
depicting or referring to sexual matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society
was shocked at the blue banter on that satellite-radio talk show
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as in sad
feeling unhappiness
a cold, dreary day always leaves me blue
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as in spicy
hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent
a lighthearted comedy with a few moments of blue humor
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as in intellectual
much given to learning and thinking
a book club that had been founded many years earlier by the blue, progressive women of the city
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as in sea
the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three-fourths of the earth
pirate ships that sailed the vasty blue in search of treasure
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Recent Examples of blue
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
The spacious suites feature an eclectic palette of rust, olive green, pale blue, and cream, with fabrics like boucle, velvet and leather.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
The Cordless Vacuum with the ‘Power of a Dyson’ Is Down to $80 Today — but Not for Long
The towels are on sale in multiple colors, including neutrals, pastels, and bright shades, such as dark gray, aqua blue, and yellow, so one is bound to match your bathroom decor.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Full sun Soil Type: Medium, well-draining, average Soil pH: Acidic to slightly alkaline (5.6-7.8)
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
This easy-to-grow perennial produces spikes of lavender blue, pink, or white blooms that stand upright above deep green foliage.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
The spacious suites feature an eclectic palette of rust, olive green, pale blue, and cream, with fabrics like boucle, velvet and leather.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
The movie seems to recoil from its own hammering dramatics, with Bryce Dessner’s score toggling uneasily between jocular blues and dour, overcompensating strings.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
The Cordless Vacuum with the ‘Power of a Dyson’ Is Down to $80 Today — but Not for Long
The towels are on sale in multiple colors, including neutrals, pastels, and bright shades, such as dark gray, aqua blue, and yellow, so one is bound to match your bathroom decor.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue
Adjective
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Her story is beautiful and sad, heartwarming and devastating.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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If my random and unscientific survey of some French opinion at all represents the nation’s as a whole, then the debut of Donald Trump’s America has left some French triste — a bit sad, even brokenhearted, and also wary and vigilant.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Spring Shabu 136-20 38th Avenue, 2nd floor While hot pot restaurants with larger or spicier soup bases have been trending, Wang depends on the Japanese buffet-style Spring Shabu upstairs at Queens Crossing.—
Rachel Chang,
AFAR Media,
1 May 2025
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Simple things like eating more protein, high-intensity interval training, lifting weights, avoiding skipping meals, drinking the right things, eating more spicy foods, and getting enough sleep can all significantly increase your metabolic rate.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Suppose the differences between these two cooks were repeated in many domains of intellectual labor.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Colombian painter and intellectual (1919-2003) was born in Bogotá and lived in Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Jerusalem, Washington, and Rome before settling in Paris, discovering nature within global cities.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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While people riding horses is a frequent trope for the genre, several moments set at dusk or against a cloudy sky deftly capture the movie’s melancholic mood.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Romeo and Juliet, at the end of Act III in Shakespeare’s play, recite an aubade for two voices as the sky pales and the lark sings at the end of what will be their only night together.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
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At sea, the Indian navy’s advantage is overwhelming.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Its 27 driftwood-like columns topped with spheres and sea gulls critique monumentality but lack Willard’s gravitas.—
Petala Ironcloud,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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The investigation began when detectives with the Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit served a search warrant in Bakersfield based on a tip about a person who was in possession and used obscene material involving an underage girl, authorities announced in a news release on Tuesday.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2025
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With his plea, a federal indictment relating to transfer of obscene material to a minor would not be pursued.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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Investors are keenly watching these metrics as European banks transition to an environment of monetary easing, particularly in Switzerland, which has been combating a strong franc and depressed inflation with interest rates as low as 0.25%.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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Dracula’s Daughter is about a lady vampire who seduces and feeds off other ladies and who is depressed and desperate to be cured of her unyielding desire for wom— sorry.—
Jordan Crucchiola,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Those disparities are suggestive of gaps seen in remote-work patterns: Wealthier, urban Californians are more likely to work from home than lower-income, rural residents.—
Phillip Reese,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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James was pictured in a suggestive gorilla-like pose, mouth open wide, as his right hand dribbled a ball with the other wrapped around Bundchen’s waist.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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“Blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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