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Recent Examples of blue-sky
That leaves philanthropy: the most compelling alternative is for Gulf philanthropists to begin directing a larger proportion of their expenditure to blue-sky research that can have strategic value.
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Omar Al-Ubaydli, semafor.com, 16 July 2025
Organizations like Google Brain have thrived by giving teams autonomy to pursue blue-sky ideas, leading to breakthroughs such as Transformer models that revolutionized NLP.
—Melanie Hughes, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
This is, after all, a publication that was founded in the early ’90s, born of a desire to champion the subversive, disruptive advent of the internet—and the hackers, hustlers, and blue-sky lunatics consumed by the possibilities of a digitized and interconnected planet.
—Katie Drummond, Wired News, 19 May 2025
But the big reason your skin is more likely to burn has to do with all that fresh powder that skiers and snowboarders crave, especially on perfect, blue-sky days.
—Steven R. Fassnacht, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2025
Straight ahead, the Pacific sparkled on the sunny, blue-sky Friday.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
The original Malibu Line piece from 1978 was documented on a blue-sky, clear day, with Lita’s blue line cascading into the Pacific Ocean in the distance.
—Laura O’Neill, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Other experts have argued that the world must keep building conventional networks to serve hard-to-reach areas, just in case those blue-sky ideas don’t pan out.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Nov. 2017
Mountains rim blue-sky horizons, and scrub brush scattered across the rocky desert hills sustain mule deer, bighorn sheep and other wildlife.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025
Omar Al-Ubaydli, semafor.com, 16 July 2025
Organizations like Google Brain have thrived by giving teams autonomy to pursue blue-sky ideas, leading to breakthroughs such as Transformer models that revolutionized NLP.
—Melanie Hughes, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
This is, after all, a publication that was founded in the early ’90s, born of a desire to champion the subversive, disruptive advent of the internet—and the hackers, hustlers, and blue-sky lunatics consumed by the possibilities of a digitized and interconnected planet.
—Katie Drummond, Wired News, 19 May 2025
But the big reason your skin is more likely to burn has to do with all that fresh powder that skiers and snowboarders crave, especially on perfect, blue-sky days.
—Steven R. Fassnacht, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2025
Straight ahead, the Pacific sparkled on the sunny, blue-sky Friday.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
The original Malibu Line piece from 1978 was documented on a blue-sky, clear day, with Lita’s blue line cascading into the Pacific Ocean in the distance.
—Laura O’Neill, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Other experts have argued that the world must keep building conventional networks to serve hard-to-reach areas, just in case those blue-sky ideas don’t pan out.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Nov. 2017
Mountains rim blue-sky horizons, and scrub brush scattered across the rocky desert hills sustain mule deer, bighorn sheep and other wildlife.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-sky
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Rather than bringing us together into one utopian public square and fostering a healthy exchange of ideas, these platforms too often create filter bubbles or echo chambers.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 Aug. 2025
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In one scene, Branko, a ghost, walks passively across a border without being stopped – a utopian ideal in itself.—
Sonya Vseliubska,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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In exchange, the work burnishes the firm’s reputation and serves as a draw for idealistic young associates.—
Molly Redden,
ProPublica,
7 Aug. 2025
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Young lawyers and career government lawyers are often idealistic, willing to sacrifice personal gain for the public good, but the prospect of working for this attorney general might seem the worst sort of dead-end job — one requiring blind obedience to unworthy goals.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2025
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In short, in some situations, meeting legal requirements and deploying a drone in advance is impractical and could actually result in a delay in law enforcement response.—
Steve Robson,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Aug. 2025
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Researchers note that due to terrain and cost challenges, large-scale machines are often impractical, prompting research into compact, robotic pruning solutions.—
Jill Barth,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Write this in a way that makes the transformation feel achievable and exciting without being unrealistic.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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In February 2025, in her PEOPLE cover story, the actress spoke about the entertainment industry's unrealistic beauty standards.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Former artistic director Victoria Morgan’s version of the story is appropriately fanciful and always has a few surprises tucked away, even for those of us who see it every year.—
David Lyman,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Those traits can be seen in Bahnsen’s work, which is fanciful yet wearable, marking a departure from old ideas of femininity where clothing had to be tight and short (and subsequently uncomfortable).—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Enter Three Planes, a stunning modern equestrian estate by visionary designer Jae Omar and developer H2 Development, now hitting the market for just under $17 million with Veronika Khomyn at The Agency.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 Aug. 2025
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The roster of events aims to honor the pioneering collectible design galleries and visionary designers who have shaped Design Miami’s evolution, while also looking ahead to the future and far-reaching impact of design.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
23 June 2025
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Impeccable service in an imaginative, detailed dining room, elevates it above the area's white-tablecloth restaurants.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Osmo offers many different games that come in puzzle form, as well as games that encourage drawing and foster imaginative play.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Stockholm was among the most romantic places to be in Europe during World War II, according to Pat DiGeorge.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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This book is perfect for lovers of romantic vibes and the world of dance!—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Blue-sky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue-sky. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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