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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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Collins, who has previously celebrated the unique pleasures of the early dinner, finds something to like about lunch in all its guises—the power lunch, the liquid lunch, even the sad desk lunch.—
Ian Crouch,
New Yorker,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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But after its three-year hiatus, the food chain is re-releasing the sandwich, now with three versions to choose from—original, spicy and grilled.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Ginger Beer: As ever, the spicier the ginger beer, the better.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Jesse Watters and Kellyanne Conway, who are to intellectual discourse what Kryptonite is to Superman's powers, weighed in on Fox News, of course.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
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Curiosity is what sharpens our intellectual powers, and keeps us mentally active well into our golden years.—
Anthony Fredericks,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Instead, take time to appreciate the unbelievable views of the sea and sky (hence the name).—
Miriam Porter,
Forbes.com,
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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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
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The court acknowledged that protecting minors from material that would be considered obscene from their perspective was a compelling government interest.—
Noah Feldman,
Mercury News,
5 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
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Donald Trump sued Dow Jones, News Corp, Rupert Murdoch and two Wall Street Journal reporters on Friday over an explosive report that the president wrote a 2003 birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein that contained suggestive language.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
18 July 2025
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As the night came to a close, Jonathon was walking the Golden ladies to their bedrooms when April caught him off guard with a suggestive comment.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
16 July 2025
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“Blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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