blue-black
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- blue-blackness noun
Etymology
Origin of blue-black
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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Inspired by a 2016 true-crime story, Sing L. Lee’s strong debut “The Accidental Getaway Driver” is a human-sized thriller set across several blue-black nights off the grid in Orange County.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2025
At this moment, the sky will turn from light blue to dark blue-black, and you will be able to suddenly see a few stars in the sky along with the planet Mercury.
From Salon • Apr. 27, 2023
The etching is done with a mixture of ultramarine blue and soft black ink, which creates the blue-black color of the trunk and leaf outlines.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2022
So back to the GP I went - who was adamant the growing blue-black lesion on my head was a fungus that would go away on its own.
From BBC • Aug. 11, 2022
Her clan-tattoos -three fine blue-black bars on her cheekbones -showed clearly on her pale skin, giving her a sharp, mistrustful look.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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