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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
Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2025
When the dress first came out, the split was about 50/50 for blue and black versus white and gold, said Conway.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
Timothy Douglas directs an opera that will include gospel, blues, funk and soul.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Light therapy: These treatments aim blue or red LED (light-emitting diode) light or infrared light directly at acne to reduce breakouts.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2025
When the dress first came out, the split was about 50/50 for blue and black versus white and gold, said Conway.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Noun
The sky resembles a layered cake: dark gray and light blue near the top with a marbling of peach, pale yellow, and orange-pink dipping down to meet the trees.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
Timothy Douglas directs an opera that will include gospel, blues, funk and soul.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue
Adjective
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Family members and two of his lawyers say he was diagnosed with severe PTSD, a sad and rapid fall that ended in another explosion of violence.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
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The receptivity of people to demagoguery is an old, sad story, analyzed at least as far back as the Greeks.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Their Small Batch Bourbon has received accolades for its smooth yet spicy character.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The handful of flavor choices includes lemon and pistachio, which pair perfectly to cool off the spicy selections in your meal.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Many companies unknowingly create environments that discourage intellectual exploration, leading employees to disengage from problem-solving and creative thinking.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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McKinley displayed plenty of intellectual flexibility, manifested not just in his Hawaii and Cuba maneuverings but also in his willingness to alter his longtime advocacy of high protective tariffs and craft a new policy more in keeping with a changing world.—
Robert W. Merry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Tens of millions more in New Zealand and parts of Africa, Europe, and Russia could take in the sky show too.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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The European Space Agency telescope is designed to make a 3D map of the universe by looking at billions of galaxies up to 10 billion light years away across one third of the sky.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2025
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The sea of ardent fans answered his call to repeat his tagline, too.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2025
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This yacht condenses the yard’s signature design cues and philosophies into a perfectly manageable 62-foot footprint and features the brand’s pioneering V-Warp Technology to create a boat that’s fast and efficient—hitting top speeds of 30 knots during sea trials.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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According to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), individuals may not block access to sidewalks or buildings, disrupt counterprotests, or engage in speech that is obscene, makes knowingly false statements of fact, or incites immediate violence or dangerous disturbances.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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There is absolutely nothing in libraries across the state that is obscene.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2025
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The San Francisco Chronicle reported that Wood became depressed and died by suicide less than a year after the incident.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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An exception is oil and gas executives, some of whom are buying while their shares are depressed.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The choreography and lyrics were notably suggestive, and were re-examined when allegations against Kelly came to light in 2019.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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The latest: Photos and videos posted to Facebook, Reddit and other sites showed the Patriots Place sign displaying non-explicit cartoon images of anthropomorphic dogs, a cat and one very suggestive purple wolf on a rainbow background.—
Mike Deehan,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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