Skye

[ skahy ]

/ skaɪ /

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noun

Isle of, an island in the Hebrides, in NW Scotland: cattle farming. 670 sq. mi. (1,735 sq. km).

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Words nearby Skye

sky cavalry, sky compass, sky cover, skydive, skydiving, Skye, Skye terrier, skyey, skyf, sky-high, skyhome

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How to use Skye in a sentence

So, Skye tried seeding clouds inside a bottle with two other chemicals that have similar crystal structures.
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When it came to Skye’s makeup, however, it wasn’t all about the high-glam as one would expect, with the star instead opting for an easy glow, subtle eye, and a glossy lip complements of YSL Beauty.
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The Beige Satin shade that Skye wore is part of YSL’s new Burning Chilis collection with all lippies made with 65% essential oils to make your lips look healthy and nourished after four weeks of continued application.
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It was the perfect addition to Skye’s makeup look and natural beauty, proving to be the second star of the May 26 video release.
How YSL Beauty Made A Special Cameo In Justine Skye’s Latest Video|Blake Newby|May 29, 2021|Essence.com

Early on, many viewers had problems connecting to the team: May, Skye, even Coulson to a degree.
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Skye (Chloe Bennet) noted that the team was “not Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., just agents of nothing.”
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For the past 140 years, a noble-looking, bronze Skye terrier has stood guard outside the grounds and watched over the kirkyard.
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Her black, silky hair, as fine as a Skye terrier's, curled around a comely head.
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The most sensitive of four-footed creatures in the world, the Skye terrier is utterly abased by a rebuke from his master.
Greyfriars Bobby|Eleanor Atkinson
Man, the Skye terriers go into dens of foxes and wildcats, and worry bulls till they tak' to their heels.
Greyfriars Bobby|Eleanor Atkinson
He recognized at once the attractive little Skye that had taken the eyes of the men on the march, and asked about him.
Greyfriars Bobby|Eleanor Atkinson
Tangle was but a little mongrel Skye terrier, but he had a big heart in his little body, and played a hero's part more than once.
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British Dictionary definitions for Skye

Skye

/ (skaɪ) /

noun

a mountainous island off the NW coast of Scotland, the largest island of the Inner Hebrides: tourist centre. Chief town: Portree. Pop: 9232 (2001). Area: 1735 sq km (670 sq miles)

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