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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
Jodi Gonzalez, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
Choose from six colors like black, blue, and lavender.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Laura Jackson, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
Mandarin and tea accord bring a further light-heartedness to the experience of this candle, which would make a great day-time burn throughout the winter to ward off those heavy seasonal blues.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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Adding blue and gold accents adds a festive touch to any room.
—Jodi Gonzalez, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
Choose from six colors like black, blue, and lavender.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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In a pop of cherry red, &Daughter’s cardigan is sure to brighten up any winter blues, while Staud’s slate grey style is a minimalist must-have.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
Mandarin and tea accord bring a further light-heartedness to the experience of this candle, which would make a great day-time burn throughout the winter to ward off those heavy seasonal blues.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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However, sad to say, Gmail accounts remain a prime target for attackers of all sorts and understanding the threat is key to getting a grip on mitigating it.Davey Winder, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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What kids gain from taking charge of their own feelings Having strong emotional regulation skills doesn’t mean kids won’t feel sad, angry, or frustrated — that’s part of being human.Amy Morin, Contributor, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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Bright and fruity with plenty of herbs and juniper essence and an almost spicy zip on the palate.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Then there are the darker, spicier vanillas, with hints of tobacco or amber, offering a more sultry, sophisticated vibe.Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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By giving Jim imagined dialogues with Enlightenment philosophers like Voltaire and Locke, Everett further challenges the dehumanizing perceptions of enslaved individuals and underscores Jim’s intellectual depth.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
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Godard’s intellectual approach never turns skeptical.Armond White, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
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The silvery orb will shine bright in the sky for a hair more than 16 hours on Saturday evening into Sunday morning.Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Cold Moons typically appear larger and brighter than usual due to the moon's high position in the sky during the winter months.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Io, the innermost giant moon of Jupiter, may not have a shallow sea of magma beneath its surface, as was previously thought.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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France wants to open an air and sea bridge to Mayotte Mayotte has a population of just over 300,000 spread over two main islands.Gerald Imray and Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Of course, obscene content has been censored, and services that clearly broke intellectual property laws, like Napster, WikiLeaks, and The Pirate Bay were shuttered, but, for the average person, the internet remained broadly open in the United States.Callum Booth, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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There have now been 21 fines due to obscene gestures this season.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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The Swiss National Bank also cut rates by 50 basis points earlier in the session Thursday, exceeding expectations of a smaller trim amid an ongoing tussle with depressed inflation and a strong Swiss franc.Karen Gilchrist,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Wandering in separately from the modernist monstrosity across the street are JD (Luke Wilson), a depressed out-of-work actor, and glittery, shallow Margo (Linda Cardellini), who will presently be identified as his wife.Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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To emphasize this, Wolfe’s production is suggestive, even surreal.Jesse Green, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Who knows what’s actually happening inside Sheridan’s enormous ham-with-a-cowboy-hat-on head, but season five’s back half is highly suggestive of some deep inner personal truth bursting through the fictional substrate.Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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