royal blue

noun

: a vivid purplish blue

Examples of royal blue in a Sentence

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The club’s design spotlights the signature royal blue of United Airlines, along with the company's logo and ample ambient light. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2025 The royal blue shade and other hues of bright and more muted blue have cropped up in her wardrobe before: a J.W Anderson mini-dress, a silken navy Ferragamo shirt, and a puffball sleeve and skirted Louis Vuitton dress. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025 The sports icon’s Super Bowl cameo consisted of a tennis-core moment, a white cropped shirt paired with a royal blue jacket, and a matching tennis skirt. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 10 Feb. 2025 Seated beside the President-elect, who donned a dark suit and royal blue tie, Melania Trump appeared noticeably solemn. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for royal blue

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of royal blue was in 1789

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“Royal blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/royal%20blue. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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royal blue

noun
: a purplish blue
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