How to Use blue in a Sentence

blue

1 of 2 adjective
Definition of bluenext
Synonyms for bluenext
  • And throughout, Gwen is draped in pink and blue, the colors of the trans flag.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN, 11 June 2023
  • In it, a Black woman in a blue dress sits with her arm draped over a chair.
    — Christopher Parker, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Aug. 2023
  • The 14-week-old Alaskan husky is white as a cloud with eyes as blue as a glacier and a heart warm enough to melt one.
    — The Arizona Republic, 30 June 2023
  • In the older shot, the pair both sported cream sweaters and blue denim jeans.
    — Jenny Haward, Peoplemag, 6 June 2023
  • Cool blue tones keep marigold’s warm glow looking fresh and alive.
    — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2023
  • From here, click on the little blue shopping bag icon on your taskbar.
    — WIRED, 28 June 2023
  • In the later years, the bar was painted Colts blue with team jerseys and flags hung up all over the bar.
    — Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Jan. 2024
  • This news won’t change the debate over access to blue bubbles.
    — Zak Doffman, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Cyan is the color between green and blue in the color spectrum.
    — Iman Milner, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Aside from the station’s name, which is rendered on a blue and white sign, the tiled surfaces are all white.
    — Andrew Martin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2024
  • The Pro line comes in four colors: white, black, natural and blue.
    — Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Everyone dressed in red, white, and blue, and went down to a clearing by the lake where games had been set up.
    — Emily Ziff Griffin, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Along each upright sat five students at blue desks, each with a buzzer in hand.
    — Detroit Free Press, 28 May 2023
  • Police said the pair left the area in a dark blue Chevrolet pickup truck with a ladder rack.
    — Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2024
  • The color of Middleton's gown was a nod to the Ukrainian blue and yellow flag.
    — Ashley Hume, Fox News, 13 May 2023
  • In person, there is so much green and blue, gold and brown—the colors of plants, water, people.
    — Imani Perry, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2024
  • The Poosh founder wears a pale blue bodycon turtleneck dress, while the musician wears a white tank top and a black beanie.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 July 2023
  • Price at time of publish: $35 Complete the Hanukkah kitchenware with a set of Hanukkah blue wine glasses.
    — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Harlow has brown hair, blue eyes and was last seen wearing a tie dye onesie and pink shorts.
    — Carol Robinson | [email protected], al, 11 July 2023
  • The sky was deep blue above and red at the horizon; the first stars were out, and the silvery sea below us was dotted with the lights of fishing boats.
    — Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Dec. 2023
  • On the field, Middleton wore a blue crewneck T-shirt and comfy pants.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 26 June 2023
  • In line with the Princess of Wales' attire, the Duchess of Edinburgh also donned a blue and red cape over her gown, a nod to the colors of the union jack.
    — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 7 May 2023
  • Estrada was in a temporary structure that was set up with a blue tarp.
    — Ellie Willard, The Arizona Republic, 9 June 2023
  • The cover shows a figure in blue, hanging on to a bucking bronco.
    — Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2023
  • The migrant crisis has spilled over into blue cities short of housing.
    — Matthew Continetti, National Review, 2 Mar. 2024
  • The stylish purse appears to be Chanel’s Mini Flap Bag, which is made of patent calfskin with gold-tone metal in green and blue.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 June 2023
  • The first mod, kitted out above in blue, is a World of Warcraft theme built on the company’s Dark Base 802 chassis.
    — John Burek, PCMAG, 5 June 2023
  • These red, white, and blue slice and bake cookies are the perfect way to bake a homemade dessert with little effort.
    — Lindsay Silberman, townandcountrymag.com, 17 May 2023
  • Officers responded to the area and stopped a blue pickup.
    — Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 16 Mar. 2024
  • And blue areas of the state would have delivered many more votes for Biden per ward, and red areas would have delivered much less.
    — Journal Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2024
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blue

2 of 2 noun
  • They sailed off into the blue.
  • Her favorite color is blue.
  • Many clouds filled the sky, but large swaths of pure blue could also be seen.
    — Martin Weil, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2024
  • This area features a color step change in the form of French blue.
    — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2023
  • No one owns them or the way they are played, in the same way that nobody owns the color blue.
    — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 4 May 2023
  • Not only is it built to live in water, the color scheme is inspired by the greens and blues of the ocean.
    — Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 19 July 2023
  • Along with flathead catfish, blues are a top-of-the-food-chain species in many waters.
    — M.d. Johnson, Field & Stream, 21 June 2023
  • We're just entranced with this mix of blues and neutrals.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2023
  • As a result, reds tend to look darker while blues and greens pop more in low light.
    — Justine Calma, The Verge, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Those that want something bolder may opt for splashy shades of pink or blues.
    — Shelby Ying Hyde, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Say goodbye to the winter blues and hello to a beach getaway.
    — Karen I. Chen, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Most selections, such as the standard blue, 'Nikko Blue,' bloom on last year's growth.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
  • To mimic a marine environment, the lights are kept a dim, deep aqua blue that makes the salmon seem to glow.
    — Melissa Clark, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Add Casual Style This living room is a sea of breezy blues and white.
    — Grace Gallagher, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The set of 9-inch dishes comes in four pastel shades — yellow, lavender, pink, and aqua blue.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2024
  • Not so much artists of color, because all of the great classic soul, R&B artists, and blues artists, they’ve all been honored.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2023
  • Monterey Bay, sapphire blue in the morning light, lies ahead.
    — Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2023
  • The space was festooned with blues and yellows—from the carpets to the attendees' outfits.
    — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 7 May 2023
  • The custom geometric flooring contains a hint of blue that is echoed across the aqua blue walls.
    — Parker Bowie Larson, ELLE Decor, 30 June 2023
  • Choose from a whopping 27 colors, from bold cyan blue to classic dark brown.
    — Rachel Simon, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2023
  • Commit to a cheerful yellow shade or keep things peaceful with a soft blue.
    — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 29 June 2023
  • The dial, in dark blue with gold lacquer, is patterned after the rose ceiling above the grand staircase.
    — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 27 June 2023
  • Or opt for vibrant colors like dusty blue, or the season’s hottest color — bold red.
    — Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2023
  • Opt for a pastel blue rather than a cobalt, or stick to forest green instead of a jewel-toned emerald.
    — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 22 Aug. 2023
  • The new model comes in four colors (platinum, sage, sandstone, and ice blue) and weighs under 2.5 pounds.
    — Tom Warren, The Verge, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Hear blues bands and solo acts compete to perform at this year’s Cincy Blues Fest.
    — Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 4 June 2023
  • Legendary blues artist Muddy Waters was born in Rolling Fork.
    — Anumita Kaur, Washington Post, 19 Dec. 2023
  • The Cajun food spot doubles as a destination for jazz and blues.
    — Dallasnews.com Staff, Dallas News, 15 June 2023
  • The billboards feature a shade of blue that is now the profile photo and backdrop of her social media accounts.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 2 Apr. 2024
  • Fox's new hair is not only much shorter—her just-past-the-shoulder-length shag chopped into a sleek, blunt bob—but dyed an ultra-icy shade of bright electric blue too.
    — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2024

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