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turquoise

[tur-koiz, -kwoiz] / ˈtɜr kɔɪz, -kwɔɪz /


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To investigate what happens in aging brains, the researchers turned to the turquoise killifish, Nothobranchius furzeri.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

To perfect Fanning’s Space Age skin makeup, department head Erin Ayanian used a sparkly, turquoise cream eye shadow, bought in bulk since it came in tiny containers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

His sister has squeezed in alongside them with her short cropped hair and trendy turquoise spectacles.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

It is a popular tourist destination for Iranians thanks to its rare UNESCO-listed rock formations, turquoise waters, mangroves and relaxed atmosphere.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The third message is a photo of the beach: a long stretch of white sand, a cloudless blue sky, and a glittering turquoise sea.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day




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