royal blue
Americannoun
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royal blues
plural
noun
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Etymology
Origin of royal blue
First recorded in 1810–20
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He decided to sell his nearly 10-year-old royal blue Audi A4 for $13,000 a few months before its COE expires in December to recoup at least some residual value.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
A searing statement on X from the club's official account soon ruled out a return, but 24 hours later, he was holding up a royal blue shirt and beaming in front of the camera.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
The vessels are glazed a deep, glossy royal blue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2025
Powder blue jerseys brushed past royal blue horns in burger lines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2025
It was no surprise to Rowan that it was painted royal blue and studded with glistening stars.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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