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blueness

American  
[bloo-nis] / ˈblu nɪs /

noun

  1. the quality or state of being blue.


Etymology

Origin of blueness

First recorded in 1485–95; blue + -ness

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To your point, I think people feel compelled to make fundamental design moves like the blueness of this house.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 13, 2026

Their Studio Gallery show, “Bluebiguity,” is another plunge into blueness, but with nods to the duo’s previous project.

From Washington Post Oct. 13, 2021

“There’s some swelling and some blueness to it,” Tanaka said through a translator.

From Seattle Times May 18, 2019

The heavy trace of blueness in the baby’s blood.

From The New Yorker May 9, 2019

Some thing, some blueness of heat and light and raw power seemed to jump from the tree to the briefcase and radio and enter Derek’s hand.

From "The River" by Gary Paulsen

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