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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
Mike Aghili, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2025
Fields then helped another toddler make different shapes out of blue Play-Doh.
—Lina Ruiz
september 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
The bright greens, reds, yellows, pinks and blues are signature to Yeh’s wardrobe, bringing personality to each piece.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
He was born in Isfahan in 1937, the city of poets and blue tiles.
—Mike Aghili, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2025
Fields then helped another toddler make different shapes out of blue Play-Doh.
—Lina Ruiz
september 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
Most Americans know his name, his primacy among blues legends, and the singular identity of his beloved hollow-body Gibson guitar named Lucille.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
The bright greens, reds, yellows, pinks and blues are signature to Yeh’s wardrobe, bringing personality to each piece.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue
Adjective
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In late May, a parishioner at Our Lady of the Visitation in Green Township complained to the archdiocese about pornographic websites showing up on a church computer.—
Dan Horn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
16 Sep. 2025
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Concerns have already been raised over the dangers of nudification apps that can be used to create pornographic images of people without their consent.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As Malcolm and Henry prepare to return home, they are met with the sad news that Isaac Grant (Brian McCardie) has died, throwing Malcolm into a new leadership position.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Sep. 2025
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Happy for her but selfishly sad.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Earlier this year, Wingstop added crispy chicken tenders to the menu alongside a dozen flavors such as Hawaiian, Cajun, Louisiana rub, spicy Korean Q, atomic, garlic parmesan, lemon pepper, and mango habanero.—
George A. Paul,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Its 3 most popular items served are its signature dish, the avocado smash, its warm chicken & ancients grain bowl, and its Bluestone burrito with spicy potato wedges.—
Gary Stern,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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My latest article on the invisible housing crisis facing adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) does just that.—
Sydney Franklin,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Sep. 2025
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These confrontations positioned Kirk as accessible and confident in his polarizing beliefs and created a sense of intellectual challenge that appealed to competitive young students.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Not after batting a last-second field goal from the sky.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Twenty-eight people in the Carolinas and six other states reported seeing a mysterious fireball or light in the night sky early Thursday, according to the American Meteorological Society.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Perched on the edge of Avacha Bay in the Russian Far East, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is the capital of Kamchatka Krai and one of the world's most isolated major cities, accessible only by air or sea.—
Peter Aitken
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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At one point, one of the dancers held a camera and microphone in front of Lorde, walking in front of her like a pseudo-paparazzo, the omnipresent sea of phone cameras below also capturing every move.—
Rachel Seo,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Guests will enjoy the experience free from disruptive behavior, foul language, obscene gestures, fighting, unruly conduct or inconsiderate actions.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Other users called her obscene names, threatened to show up at her workplace, or sent her a photograph of guns.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Because that’s the case, their actual margin opportunity is depressed.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
15 Sep. 2025
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This might be because people are a bit depressed.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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