turquoise
Example Sentences
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The same turquoise water that caught my attention weeks ago.
From Literature
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The crescent-shaped Venetian lagoon glows in shades of turquoise, revealing the network of islands that form the floating city of Venice along the Adriatic coast.
From Science Daily
Dragonflies skimmed the surface, and a turquoise kingfisher dived into the water and flew out with a wriggling flash of silver in its beak.
From Literature
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Interiors are moody yet playful: turquoise accents, burnt-orange walls, and curated furnishings and art.
From Salon
The water turned turquoise, and the weather was hot, of the kind that makes the skin between fingers and toes turn slippery with sweat.
From Literature
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