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adjective

ˈblü How to pronounce blue (audio)
Definition of bluenext
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as in obscene
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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2
as in sad
feeling unhappiness a cold, dreary day always leaves me blue

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3
as in suggestive
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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blue

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noun

1
as in sky
the expanse of air surrounding the earth the plane flew off into the blue and was never seen again

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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
Adjective
Among the entertaining spaces, the lilac marble kitchen and adjoining blue pantry are standouts, offering a fun pop of color amid otherwise neutral interiors. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026 During the visit, guards saw Randall try to pass a blue balloon to her son, a deputy probation officer wrote in the report. — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
The latest polling released Wednesday indicates Wisconsin‘s new Democratic gubernatorial nominee holds a fighting chance at keeping the governor’s seat blue in November. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026 The high level of confidence holds across communities large and small, urban and rural, and deep red and deep blue. — Stephanie Leiser, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue
  1. obscene
  2. sad
  3. suggestive
  4. intellectual
  5. sky
  6. sea
  7. vulgar
  8. depressed
Adjective
  • State Farm Arena policy prohibits clothing displaying explicit language, profanity or derogatory characterizations, while the NBA Fan Code of Conduct prohibits obscene or indecent messages on clothing.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The Tarrant County decorum policy prohibits personal attacks and impertinent, profane, obscene or slanderous remarks.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of obscene
Adjective
  • You guys are so stunning 😍😍 So sad to not be there but cannot wait to celebrate the beautiful newlyweds!
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
  • And then there’s the sad, as when Earle cries about her breakup or reveals that her mother was diagnosed with cancer while Alix was competing on Dancing With the Stars.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of sad
Adjective
  • Messages in 2024 between Johnson and Duffey revealed the two men used suggestive language.
    — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The silly yellow fruit that became a part of their culture was freighted, from the start, with suggestive meaning.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggestive
Adjective
  • The working-out of that vision, by way of experience that arises from her sudden change of circumstances, is the movie’s emotional and intellectual heart, its main line, abstract in form but altogether concrete in the decisions that result.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The book is notable for its intellectual depth and evocative descriptions of finding and entering the many lakes, as well as the vivid sensory impressions of swimming in each different location.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of intellectual
Noun
  • Karas said that in this phase of the war, Moscow should fear the skies.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Placing these high-voltage transmission lines high into the sky will limit the ability to bring air resources into the corridor.
    — Joy Benedict, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of sky
Noun
  • The currents in the sea mean that swimming with small children or weak swimmers can be quite unrelaxing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The Port of Los Angeles forklift driver was wearing a life vest and was floating away, out to sea -- cold, worried about sharks and drowning.
    — Michele Gile, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of sea
Adjective
  • But the school’s dress code prohibits messages that are lewd, indecent, vulgar or profane.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Lonnie is loud, obnoxious, and vulgar in ways that rankle traditional golfers.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 July 2026
Definition of vulgar
Adjective
  • Some people also report low mood, irritability, or even depressed states.
    — Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Slow money growth means weak nominal growth and low inflation, which in turn keeps interest rates and bond yields depressed—and the yen weak.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
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“Blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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