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Her face, legs and arms appeared bluish-purple and rigor mortis had set in, police wrote.—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026 What to read next On July 9, Venus passes less than one degree above bluish Regulus, the brightest star of Leo, the Lion.—Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026 Its consistency can range from soft and spreadable to firm, depending on the length of its aging process, and its color may vary from bluish-gray to greenish-blue.—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026 The slightly bluish undertone makes the look appear more modern and intentional.—Jana Ackermann, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bluish