turquoise
noun
Also turquois. an opaque mineral, a basic hydrous copper aluminum phosphate often containing a small amount of iron, sky-blue or greenish-blue in color, cut cabochon as a gem.
turquoises
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pluralof turquoise.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It’s an onslaught of extravagant Rococo, Neoclassical, Art Nouveau, modern and contemporary porcelain showpieces, gilded and in dazzling blues, turquoises, ochers and pinks—made for sovereigns, dignitaries, diplomats, heads of state and the wealthy elite.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2025
Shot on Fuji film, the pictures feature vivid blues and turquoises as well as the earth tones of the land and scrubby grass.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 29, 2022
I always think of the magentas and turquoises one sees around: delicious colors to be sure, but not part of the traditional palette that made preppy clothes distinctive.
From New York Times ● Jul. 22, 2020
In the case of “Moonlight,” that meant bright turquoises and greens, blue-black skin tones and tropical Florida light that captured the “beautiful nightmare” playwright Tarell McCraney had in mind when he wrote the original story.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 14, 2018
I search the landscape for yellows, oranges, pinks, or turquoises like in my beloved Port-au-Prince.
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
