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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
Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
Just days ago, 40 of the Indian blue peafowl roamed the Ryde’s 10 acres in Walnut Grove on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, said Rafe Goorwitch, the hotel’s catering coordinator.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2025
Bryan West, USA Today, 19 July 2025
The 44-year-old musician led an eclectic evening of indie rock and blues, beginning with opener Hamilton Leithauser, lead vocalist of 2000s indie rock band The Walkmen.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 17 July 2025
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Adjective
Choose from blue, dark pink, white, gray, or ivory in a two-piece bath towel, hand towel, or bath sheet set.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
Just days ago, 40 of the Indian blue peafowl roamed the Ryde’s 10 acres in Walnut Grove on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, said Rafe Goorwitch, the hotel’s catering coordinator.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2025
Noun
The 'Lover' room has all these pinks and blues, flowers and butterflies.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 19 July 2025
The 44-year-old musician led an eclectic evening of indie rock and blues, beginning with opener Hamilton Leithauser, lead vocalist of 2000s indie rock band The Walkmen.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue
Adjective
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The sad reality is that Lucky really hasn't had all that much luck in his life to date.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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These people have gone through hell, and so checking in sometimes is just equally as sad and devastating.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Popeyes Offers for Popeyes reward members include a free six-piece purchase with any $5 purchase and free six-piece spicy bone-in wings with the purchase of any wing order.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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That's right — after a full season of Hot Topics, spicy cohost clashes, high-profile political guests, and even courting pointed responses from the White House, The View talk show stars have gone off the air for the year.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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As with any topical supplemental essay prompt, the admissions committee’s goal when posing this question is to learn more about a student and whether that student is a fit for Duke’s intellectual community.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Millions of people have long regarded the United States as a beacon of education and intellectual hope.—
Time,
Time,
29 July 2025
Noun
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With the moon lost in the glare of the sun, the night sky will be moonless.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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In South Beach’s tranquil Palm View neighborhood, a once-stylish house gone shabby offers a case study in a complicated conflict facing many South Florida communities threatened by rising seas, tides and storm surge.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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Each design thoughtfully addresses these elements through a rhythmic composition and layering of spaces, creating a balance between openness and privacy, environmental protection, and shading, while maximizing breathtaking beach and sea views.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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The law requires pornographic websites to verify users’ ages – for example by making users scan and upload their driver’s license – before granting access to content that is deemed obscene for minors but not adults.—
Meg Leta Jones,
The Conversation,
27 June 2025
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Lawsuit alleges 'obscene' government overreach Longo's lawsuit, filed in Chemung County, New York, names the county, the city of Elmira and several DEC officers as defendants.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Too little could leave you feeling down and even depressed.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Francis was depressed and couldn’t get out of bed for months, and in July 1976, a jury awarded her $2.6 million, finding the Howard Johnson chain responsible for her unsafe room.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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According to the outlet, the message appears to bear Trump’s signature and included a suggestive drawing.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
29 July 2025
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The move follows a $10 billion defamation lawsuit Trump filed against the Journal and Rupert Murdoch over a story linking him to Jeffrey Epstein via a suggestive birthday letter.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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“Blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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