Example Sentences

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"A study in mice in 2019 suggested that yellowish light has a stronger influence on the internal clock than blueish light," says Christine Blume.

From Science Daily • Dec. 22, 2023

The disease’s hallmark, a blueish tongue and lips, comes from the destruction of tiny blood vessels.

From Science Magazine • Oct. 11, 2023

In the right corner, two men embrace, the parchment tone distinct from the blueish, gridded expanse that spreads out from the center of the canvas, framing the edges just so.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2023

Because blueish light tends to appear brighter to humans, one might be tempted to put on shades to prevent glare.

From Scientific American • Sep. 27, 2023

His imposing side whiskers and moustache left bare a full sensuous mouth and a plump weak chin; his blueish eyes gave forth suggestions of melancholy and anguish.

From The White Terror and The Red A novel of revolutionary Russia by Cahan, Abraham