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as in sad
feeling unhappiness a cold, dreary day always leaves me blue

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noun

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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
Neutral tones tan and beige wear well with the dusty blue hue of the garments, and a pair of white or black sunglasses rounds out an outfit that’s perfect for a walk on the boardwalk or an afternoon in the park. Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 23 May 2025 The findings reflect broader dissatisfaction among New Yorkers with the state's leadership and opens the door for Republicans to make substantial inroads in traditionally blue strongholds. Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Noun
The lakes’ specific shade of blue can be attributed to their glaciers; there are 300-plus here, more than anywhere else in the U.S. outside of Alaska. Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 May 2025 Conner’s cat sets a new state length record for blues, edging out the previous record by less than an inch. Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for blue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue
Adjective
  • Stewart is still thanked by gay fans by creating such a rare, highly visible (albeit sad) representation.
    Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 27 May 2025
  • My back hurt from that sad excuse for a chair (seriously, who designs dining chairs to feel like medieval torture devices?).
    Renae Gregoire, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Adjective
  • The whisky is robust and flavorful on the palate, showcasing baked apple, candied orange zest, fried or caramelized banana, herbal nots of tobacco and anise/licorice, nuts, dark chocolate, seasoned oak, hints of caramel, and spicy hints of cinnamon and clove.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
  • Another hit from the party came from Jar’s Suzanne Tract, who brought spicy shrimp dumplings and kimchi dumplings from Pao Jao Dumpling House started by Eunice Lee and Seong Cho in the food court of the Koreatown Plaza on Western Ave.
    Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
Adjective
  • Amodei's warning about AI's acceleration on intellectual tasks shows that static expertise now has a short shelf life.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
  • While today’s Bottega, previously under Matthieu Blazy, is celebrated for its intellectual tailoring and soft sculpture, the throughline is clear: elevated restraint, bold subtlety, and a commitment to letting the clothes (and craft) speak.
    Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • The Ultimate 2025 Horoscope Predictions for Each Zodiac Sign, According to a Celebrity Astrologer Aries (March 20-April 19) Soar in the sky and glide high, Aries!
    Kyle Thomas, People.com, 25 May 2025
  • Their appearance and length of time in the sky depends on the temperature, humidity, wind speed and altitude, according to the National Weather Service.
    Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 May 2025
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  • Sucker-punched by surprise storms and kayoed by hurricanes, it has been swamped, splintered and even swept out to sea on nearly a dozen occasions — always to rise from the sand for that next bout with nature.
    Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 26 May 2025
  • That’s because storing oil at sea is more expensive than on land and a measure of last resort in extreme cases when onshore storage appears to run out.
    Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Adjective
  • After the man told the boy to get out of the road, the juvenile responded with cursing and an obscene gesture, the report said.
    Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
  • Stop into any local bakery and ask for their specialty, many of which contain obscene amounts of egg yolks.
    Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • That would increase to 40% for productions outside of the Los Angeles area, or in economically depressed areas of Los Angeles.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 May 2025
  • Escorting the world's loneliest elephant across Asia In 2020, when most of the world was sealed up due to the COVID pandemic, Cher was flying around Asia fighting for Kaavan, a depressed elephant, stuck in a particularly nasty zoo in Pakistan.
    Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 20 May 2025
Adjective
  • This bias weakened over time, as the theory came to have more distance from the Trump administration, and more suggestive bits of circumstantial evidence accrued.
    Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 20 May 2025
  • Jimmy Kimmel flustered guest Pedro Pascal with a suggestive question about Reed Richards' stretchable body parts on Monday's episode of his late-night show.
    Jessica Wang, EW.com, 25 Mar. 2025

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“Blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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