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Recent Examples of blue-sky
Meanwhile, the sail blue color channels clear, blue-sky energy, while the bright sugar pink feels playful—all equally deserving shades for your spring repertoire.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Explosions interrupted the honking of traffic on what had been a bustling, blue-sky afternoon.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Thursday is a transitional day, one of those crisp, blue-sky days that require sunglasses and a sweater.
—Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026
To me, Reid sounds like an ideal partner for Dylan Samberg in a blue-sky Jets future where the right performance (and contract extensions) give Winnipeg Morrissey-Salomonsson and Samberg-Reid options inside the top four.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The design-forward space evokes the Noguchi Museum in Long Island City with a dash of whimsy courtesy of a blue-sky ceiling mural.
Don’t miss: The Bayab Palm and Pineapple Gin from South Africa is wild and wonderful, sweet and tropical with nice juniper notes on the palate.
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Feb. 2026
The movement pushed the stock into blue-sky territory, a distinct psychological barrier.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 6 Jan. 2026
As a result, researchers were asked to balance blue-sky curiosity with a clearer line of sight to practical applications.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 Dec. 2025
Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Explosions interrupted the honking of traffic on what had been a bustling, blue-sky afternoon.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Thursday is a transitional day, one of those crisp, blue-sky days that require sunglasses and a sweater.
—Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026
To me, Reid sounds like an ideal partner for Dylan Samberg in a blue-sky Jets future where the right performance (and contract extensions) give Winnipeg Morrissey-Salomonsson and Samberg-Reid options inside the top four.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The design-forward space evokes the Noguchi Museum in Long Island City with a dash of whimsy courtesy of a blue-sky ceiling mural.
Don’t miss: The Bayab Palm and Pineapple Gin from South Africa is wild and wonderful, sweet and tropical with nice juniper notes on the palate.
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Feb. 2026
The movement pushed the stock into blue-sky territory, a distinct psychological barrier.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 6 Jan. 2026
As a result, researchers were asked to balance blue-sky curiosity with a clearer line of sight to practical applications.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue-sky
Adjective
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Louisa May Alcott’s father, Bronson Alcott, was a Transcendentalist and a utopian dreamer whose grand plans left him unable to provide for his wife and children.—
René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
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After the war, the two of them set about establishing a utopian farming colony, based on equality and reclaiming the land for common use.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Keep it practical instead of idealistic or overly influenced by outside opinions.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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The most idealistic former President was surely Jimmy Carter, whose projects ranged from building housing for the poor to battling to eradicate guinea-worm disease in Africa.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Scientists typically test candidates one by one, making large-scale discovery impractical.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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And it’s set in a snowy wintertime, which would have been impractical and expensive in live action, but pays all kinds of benefits in terms of staging and mood.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Many tai chi teachers and practitioners have called out videos like this one, which promise unrealistic and quick results.—
Lisa de los Reyes,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2026
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Amidror also pushed back forcefully against claims that modern enforcement is unrealistic.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Through a fanciful and deeply personal approach, this film transforms the reckoning of immigrant life—working far from family and home—into something profoundly relatable, accessible, and unexpectedly uplifting.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
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Tsiolkovsky’s vision was fanciful, more romance than science, but the theme gained concreteness in other works of fiction.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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He was lured back to the Braves as general manager by Turner, their outrageous owner and visionary media mogul, in 1986.—
Charles Odum,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Co-produced by visionary Spanish helmer El Guincho (of Rosalía and FKA Twigs fame) TURR4ZO is darkly hued and cinematic, infused by dozens of brilliant samples that pay tribute to the richness of Argentina’s music culture.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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These imaginative designs often used minimalist imagery and sci-fi characters not even included in the films, yet helped establish a particular mood, tone, and emotion to entice fans into their seats.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
4 May 2026
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Hill House offers a broad sizing range that tends to run from XXXS to XXXXL with a generous, flowy fit that feels cute to wear but never restrictive -- an ideal combo for imaginative or active play.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Guests can also book romantic dinners in the beachside cabanas at sunset with their toes in the soft, powdery sand.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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The lace inset details add a romantic touch, and the body-skimming midi cut works nicely in a more formal setting.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Blue-sky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue-sky. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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