blues

Example Sentences

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His elegant pinks, mauves, light blues and reds are rare in such solemn scenes; almost otherworldly, they beautifully draw attention to all the gently curved bodies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Yellow is a popular colour this year, along with baby pinks and blues.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

So far, "Sinners" is perhaps his most personal project -- sparked by wanting to learn more about a great-uncle who had introduced him to the blues and was from Mississippi.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Caton plays a preacher’s teenage son in the movie who risks his soul to sing blues music.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

“She’ll know more about blues than any trombone when her mama gets home.”

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison