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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
Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2025
Choose from a calming yellow, a light tie-dye or a blue paisley design.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
The Agora will be rocking loud for Jack White's latest tour, which features a setlist of his solo material, classic blues covers and The White Stripes' biggest songs.
—Troy Smith, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
In the episode, Mathers popped a balloon to reveal blue confetti.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2025
Choose from a calming yellow, a light tie-dye or a blue paisley design.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
Each of the 69 residential-feeling rooms and suites is uniquely designed, some in warm reds and fuchsias, others in soothing blues and greens.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
The Agora will be rocking loud for Jack White's latest tour, which features a setlist of his solo material, classic blues covers and The White Stripes' biggest songs.
—Troy Smith, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue
Adjective
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Kwong grew up hearing stories of every kind about Manzanar—scary, sad, funny and infuriating.—
Rachel Ng,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
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Yet, whatever the deal means for Paul, Weiss, its acquiescence to Trump marks a sad day for the legal profession—or what once was a profession, and is now just another business.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This venue is open 24 hours a day with a menu of complimentary bar snacks like pretzel bites with spicy mustard, bowls of chili and burgers.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Fiery chili-crisp pasta, spicy cocoa shrimp, beef mala hot pot, and more tingle-inducing recipes.—
Carly Westerfield,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The backstory: In 1654, these some 7,500 acres of ancient woodlands and meadows were acquired by the aristocratic Clerk family (who still own it today), who quickly set about establishing it as a hub for the aesthetic and intellectual elite of their time.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2025
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These experiences allow students to explore academic interests deeply while developing the intellectual vitality that selective colleges seek in applicants.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This blue-white star 77 light-years from our sun is one of the brightest in the April sky.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Elser Hotel & Residences, Downtown Miami Located in Downtown Miami, The Elser Hotel & Residences embraces both luxury and sustainability, offering guests a stay that feels like home (if your home was a posh pad in the sky).—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Such ‘criminalization’ has already long taken place in various forms around European member states, including the detention of sea rescue workers by Italy, or the persecution of rights NGOs in Greece.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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These missions typically include booster recoveries, either at sea or on land, further demonstrating the company's focus on reusable launch technology to lower the cost of access to space.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Presented at the Institute of Contemporary Arts, London, in 1976 as part of a group show of artists’ books, Santoro’s volume was immediately censored as obscene and offensive.—
Paola Ugolini,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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Cybertruck owners have shared displays of hostility from other motorists on a Facebook page, including vulgar notes left on their vehicles and obscene gestures directed at them from passing cars.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Meantime, brands that have thus far managed to weather a wider luxury downturn and depressed consumer spending, such as Hermes , could be best placed to pass on price rises.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
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However, the knock-on effects — namely, depressed U.S. consumer spending and a pullback in ad budgets — would clearly cut into Hollywood’s profits, according to analysts.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The conversation even turned a bit suggestive toward the end of the episode, when Chung pulled out a series of questions from a jar to ask her husband.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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At night, its luminous structure will create suggestive shadow plays on the walls of the courtyard.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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