blues

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Malaco Records, which specializes in soul, blues and gospel, acquired “Ring My Bell” in the 1980s, according to Stewart Madison, the label’s vice president and director of business affairs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 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

Set in 1930s Mississippi, “Sinners” is a tale of vampires and blues music, cultural appropriation and the enduring relevance of Black art.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

I could tell the difference between popular tunes and the blues.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals