sapphire
noun
sap·phire
ˈsa-ˌfī(-ə)r 
1
a
: a gem variety of corundum in transparent or translucent crystals of a color other than red
especially
: one of a transparent rich blue
b
: a gem of such corundum
2
: a deep purplish-blue color
sapphire
adjective
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These forces also spill out beauty, the most brilliant blues that glow like sapphires or hard candies.
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Laura Poppick
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
Perhaps, with its 12-carat sapphire and 18-karat white gold band, the engagement ring is simply too heavy for day-to-day wear.
—Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 21 July 2025
On the interior is a heart set with pink sapphires.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
The secret clip muses after the Passe-Partout creation from 1939 that was made up of yellow gold, white gold, sapphires, yellow sapphires and rubies.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 14 July 2025
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Laura Poppick
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
Perhaps, with its 12-carat sapphire and 18-karat white gold band, the engagement ring is simply too heavy for day-to-day wear.
—Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 21 July 2025
On the interior is a heart set with pink sapphires.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
The secret clip muses after the Passe-Partout creation from 1939 that was made up of yellow gold, white gold, sapphires, yellow sapphires and rubies.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for sapphire
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“Sapphire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sapphire. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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sapphire
noun
sap·phire
ˈsaf-ˌī(ə)r
1
: a clear bright blue precious stone
2
: a deep purplish blue
sapphire
adjective
Etymology
Middle English safir "sapphire," from early French safir (same meaning), from Latin sapphirus "sapphire," from Greek sappheiros (same meaning), perhaps of Semitic origin
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