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Examples of black-and-blue in a Sentence
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Comic book fans will appreciate that Season 3 will introduce Mark’s new black-and-blue suit, which is both a major color and tone shift for the character, according to Kirkman.
—Sharareh Drury, Variety, 27 July 2024
Taking a break from her black-and-blue Materialists wardrobe, Dakota Johnson steps out in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood in an entirely sheer outfit over what might actually be a bikini.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 10 June 2024
The singer, meanwhile, opted for a black-and-blue Oscar de la Renta gown that was inspired by an orchid.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 7 May 2024
This was not the only time the black-and-blue color combination made an appearance during this trip.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 2 Mar. 2024
Usher reemerged, somehow looking even better than before, decked out in a shimmering black-and-blue Off-White motorbike ensemble.
—Jason Lamphier, EW.com, 12 Feb. 2024
Louis also wore blue: a white-and-blue striped polo, little poppy-blue shorts, a black belt, and black-and-blue sneakers.
—Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 May 2023
The star walked the red carpet in a black-and-blue strapless gown by Lanvin.
—Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 2 May 2023
He was covered in black-and-blue bruises for the rest of the week.
—Andy O'Connor, SPIN, 28 Feb. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1568, in the meaning defined above
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“Black-and-blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black-and-blue. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
black-and-blue
adjectiveˌblak-ən-ˈblü
: darkly discolored as the result of a bruise
Medical Definition
black-and-blue
adjective
: darkly discolored from blood effused by bruising
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