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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Wearing a royal blue jumper with a red collar, the musician then urged fans to keep an eye out for and support each other.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
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
Allen, clad in a royal blue jumpsuit, showed no visible injuries and said little at the hearing, aside from identifying himself and acknowledging that he understood the legal proceedings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2026
The vessels are glazed a deep, glossy royal blue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2025
His shoulders were white and narrow, and his trunks were royal blue.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
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