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cerulean

[suh-roo-lee-uhn] / səˈru li ən /
ADJECTIVE
azure
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ADJECTIVE
sky-blue
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"He's tiny! It's blue!" one excited scientist was recorded as saying when she first caught sight of the cerulean cephalopod on footage transmitted from the sub.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

But after Miranda’s legendary cerulean monologue, Andy realizes that fashion is more than just stick-thin models and clothes that cost more than your rent.

From Salon • Aug. 17, 2025

Miranda Priestly, along with her anti-bacterial wipes and excellent taste in cerulean sweaters, will once again be portrayed by Hollywood royalty Meryl Streep.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025

My most cherished item is a brandless vintage cerulean hoodie I’ve had since I was 18.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2025

“Blue one is sort of a cerulean, and blue two is more of a sapphire.”

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray




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