royal blue

noun

: a vivid purplish blue

Examples of royal blue in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While most Away bags lean toward neutral colors, this Packable Carryall makes a statement with whimsical options like bright orange, teal, and royal blue, as well as muted options like black and navy. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024 The home and road jerseys are a major departure for the Wave, who wore navy jerseys with royal blue sleeves and navy shorts at home and white jerseys with pink shorts on the road during their first two seasons in San Diego. Kaiser Permanente returns as the Wave’s front-of-the-jersey sponsor. Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2024 Hurt was last seen wearing a royal blue Price Chopper polo and green sweatpants. Andrea Klick, Kansas City Star, 22 Feb. 2024 Heather Graham Heather Graham chose a bold royal blue gown featuring gold hardware and a center slit for her appearance at the Saturn Awards in Burbank, California. 05 of 25 Shania Twain Shania Twain got roped into cowgirl glam for the Pre-Grammy Gala in L.A. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2024 But what’s behind the royal blue door might amaze you. Deanna Taylor, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 The royal blue area on the left of the design is meant to depict our unusual state shape. Letter Writers, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2024 Right now, most of the walls are a pleasing off-white with tan undertones, though one is a clashing royal blue. Cynthia Billhartz Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024 Solid Color Textiles According to Vanessa DeLeon, interior designer and founder of Vanessa DeLeon Associates, solid colors like burgundy, white, royal blue, black, and primary colors will energize bedrooms of all sizes and shapes this year. Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of royal blue was in 1789

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“Royal blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/royal%20blue. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

royal blue

noun
: a purplish blue
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