sapphire
noun
sap·phire
ˈsa-ˌfī(-ə)r 
1
a
: a gem variety of corundum in transparent or translucent crystals of a color other than red
especially
: one of a transparent rich blue
b
: a gem of such corundum
2
: a deep purplish-blue color
sapphire
adjective
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The 39mm watch is highly wearable and boasts a domed sapphire crystal with anti-glare treatment.
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Roberta Naas, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Unlike the attendees at Trump rallies, with their one-note MAGA caps, the Harris crowd furnished a symphony of headgear, from the viral Harris-Walz camo hats to hijabs to a sapphire fascinator to pink knit caps emblazoned with the candidates’ names.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2024
Gems include blue, pink and violet sapphires, amethysts, rubies, pink garnets, tanzanites, iolites, aquamarines and diamonds.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
The pack contains four 12-ounce candles with season-perfect scents: cinnamon pumpkin chai, sapphire cashmere, heirloom apple grove, and mistletoe frost.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2024
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Roberta Naas, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Unlike the attendees at Trump rallies, with their one-note MAGA caps, the Harris crowd furnished a symphony of headgear, from the viral Harris-Walz camo hats to hijabs to a sapphire fascinator to pink knit caps emblazoned with the candidates’ names.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2024
Gems include blue, pink and violet sapphires, amethysts, rubies, pink garnets, tanzanites, iolites, aquamarines and diamonds.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
The pack contains four 12-ounce candles with season-perfect scents: cinnamon pumpkin chai, sapphire cashmere, heirloom apple grove, and mistletoe frost.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Sapphire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sapphire. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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sapphire
noun
sap·phire
ˈsaf-ˌī(ə)r
1
: a clear bright blue precious stone
2
: a deep purplish blue
sapphire
adjective
Etymology
Middle English safir "sapphire," from early French safir (same meaning), from Latin sapphirus "sapphire," from Greek sappheiros (same meaning), perhaps of Semitic origin
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