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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
Despite the near-miracle of the vaccine, which became available in December, 2020, there was much about the pandemic response that was far from perfect, in both blue and red states. — Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026 Trump had repeatedly said the newly blue pool would be unveiled before the July 4 celebration. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
Tatum repainted the Ferrari dark blue, to match his 250 GTO, and campaigned it in SCCA events up and down the East Coast. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 31 July 2026 At a macro level, Wahl said the varsity heritage trend remains strong, which is rooted in primary colors blues, greens, reds and yellows. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 July 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
  • These stories were reprinted in Scottish and English botanical texts, and Henrietta would have known about the obscene ideas connected with the mushroom.
    — Leah Hudson, Popular Science, 9 July 2026
  • Jackson then allegedly drove over into another lane and swerved at the victim, while using an obscene hand gesture.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Definition of obscene
Adjective
  • Biden as the progressive hero, and Obama as the sad, weak appendage to the Reagan era.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
  • But my partner’s son is sad his own father is also less involved but doesn’t see the cause.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 29 July 2026
Definition of sad
Adjective
  • The screenplay by Rasmus Birch and Kalle makes useful changes on that template, replacing crudely literal-minded aspects with more suggestive ones, paring dialogue to make room for effective visual storytelling.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 July 2026
  • Philip Marlowe as Chandler’s private eye is a smooth talking, whiskey-drinking character who tosses suggestive suggestions and 38 revolvers around with equal aplomb.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
Definition of suggestive
Adjective
  • The disease can cause intellectual deficits as well as severe physical symptoms.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • Professors are eager to work with student veterans and believe the life experience veterans bring to the classroom is crucial to the intellectual diversity of institutions like Caltech.
    — Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of intellectual
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  • Here, Monet painted his monumental Nymphéas series—around 250 canvases—capturing shifting reflections of sky, willow, and blossom.
    — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • However, this potential sky show isn’t a result of a coronal mass ejection (CME), the intense solar eruptions responsible for some of the most widespread aurora events in recent years.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Definition of sky
Noun
  • Just across the sea lie North Korea, China and Russia, which all have powerful spying capacities that Japan isn’t fully equipped to fend off.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • The setting itself encourages a slower pace—one defined not by schedules, but by the natural cadence of the sea.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
Definition of sea
Adjective
  • Lonnie is loud, obnoxious, and vulgar in ways that rankle traditional golfers.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 July 2026
  • Suki, a vocal Black woman with an at times vulgar persona, whereas Althoff, a white woman, gained a reputation as an awkward, seemingly timid interviewer on her The Really Good Podcast.
    — Meagan Jordan, VIBE.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of vulgar
Adjective
  • When Magic Lotus becomes secretly depressed after another death in the ring at his hands, Tongchai supports his exile into nature from the boxing world.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 July 2026
  • For those feeling exhausted, depressed or burned out, or as if one more issue or crisis will be tomorrow’s tipping point, now is the time to act.
    — Dr. Talia Varley, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
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“Blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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