How to Use cornflower blue in a Sentence
cornflower blue
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Get in on two major trends at once: cornflower blue and a '90s style slip dress.
—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 23 Mar. 2023
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The 93-year-old Queen, in a cornflower blue coat and hat, was joined in the leading carriage by her middle son, the Duke of York.
—Ben Church, CNN, 18 June 2019
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It is embellished with a pavé setting of light blue sapphires to set off the cornflower blue shade of the moonstones.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2022
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The cornflower blue or white double-breasted Tuxedo Blouse can be paired with a pair of jeans or thrown over a swimsuit on the beach.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 16 May 2022
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The oldest's is a shade of cornflower blue, with a window seat perfect for curling up with a novel.
—Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 21 June 2019
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And for Lily-Rose Depp, a swing-y ponytail is just groundwork: rake it, braid it, and bind it in cornflower blue for a more memorable take.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2017
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Princess Kate stepped out in a long sleeve cornflower blue dress with white floral print by Beulah London.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 6 July 2023
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Indigo Intel The blue base is cut with subtle white threads for a dusty cornflower blue hue.
—Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 3 July 2018
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Opt for brighter tones like sangria, rosebush, and a cornflower blue-hued Aegean, or tout neutral shades like cloud, olive, and a trendy cocoa brown.
—Zarah Kavarana, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2021
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Her cornflower blue gown looked demure and clean at the front, with a strong angular and darted shoulder.
—Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Feb. 2019
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Thin, arching stems bear thin leaves and cornflower blue flowers.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2022
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Visvim and Stussy offer shirts in flamingo pink and cornflower blue, while Topman is hyping stripes.
—Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 13 Mar. 2018
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Anya Ziourova recently wore a pantsuit in just the perfect cornflower blue shade.
—Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 July 2015
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This set includes 45 candles, each with a white top that fades into a cornflower blue bottom.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2023
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Even in the powder room, Frank reigns supreme, with a tangle of cornflower blue, faded yellow, and lilac blooms saturating the small place.
—Camille Okhio, ELLE Decor, 3 Aug. 2023
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The older girls in their late teens wear cornflower blue button-down shirts and slip-on tennis shoes, donated by a local church.
—Tori Richards, Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2021
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Magon then designed tile accents and velvet stools in shades of gunmetal gray and cornflower blue to highlight the color of the stones while adding interest.
—House Beautiful, 18 Sep. 2020
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The glossy ruby walls are perfectly balanced out by the cornflower blue ceiling.
—Sean Santiago, ELLE Decor, 13 Apr. 2023
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For the sporty event, Kate looked lovely in a cornflower blue Beulah London maxi dress with blouson sleeves and all-over patterns while sipping from a flute of champagne.
—Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 6 July 2023
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The star walked the carpet in a green-gray sequined strapless gown, with cornflower blue denim contrast stitching all throughout.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Oct. 2022
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For the royal meeting, the duchess wore a cornflower blue, knit midi dress by Emilia Wickstead featuring an accent belt at the waist.
—Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Oct. 2020
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The first lady wore a lovely skirt suit in a shade of cornflower blue, comprised of a pencil skirt and jacket with an asymmetrical front and no buttons.
—Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 May 2023
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Wooden shutters in cornflower blue and poppy red echoed the colors of the region’s wildflowers.
—Lorna Parkes, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2023
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Middleton styled her ladylike fit-and-flare dress with a sleek clutch, a pair of classic suede pumps, and a pretty pleated headband in a rich cornflower blue shade.
—Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE.com, 18 Apr. 2022
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Pacino, meanwhile, wears a beige suit, striped white shirt, mustard tie, and cornflower blue pocket square.
—Emily Dixon, Marie Claire, 23 Mar. 2021
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The one-piece wonder also comes in a handful of appealing solid colors, as well as a more subtle tie-dye print in hunter green and cornflower blue, if that's more your speed.
—Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE.com, 25 Nov. 2021
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The two come in slightly different—but complementary—shades, like cornflower blue and straw, a pale yellow.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2020
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Now, as Harry and Meghan head to their second engagement of the day, the Duchess has changed into an eye-catching cornflower blue dress, which some royal fans may recognize.
—Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 23 Sep. 2019
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Spacious rooms have butter-leather headboards and hues of amber, cornflower blue, and moss green; those in the Wilshire Wing have French neoclassical influences.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2017
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The color itself looks a lot like Essie's classic Bikini So Teeny, which is a similar cornflower blue with a hint of shimmer and a perennial pedicure favourite in the warmer months.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 10 June 2021
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