ultramarine

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noun

ul·tra·ma·rine ˌəl-trə-mə-ˈrēn

: a vivid blue

a(1)

: a blue pigment prepared by powdering lapis lazuli

(2)

: a similar pigment prepared from kaolin, soda ash, sulfur, and charcoal

: any of several related pigments

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Noun

There’s the livelier plum and three unmissable options, fuchsia, star fruit and the spectacular ultramarine. —

David Phelan, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024 But the other three colors are head-turners: a luscious but understated teal, a heartwarming pink and, my favorite, a feisty blue called ultramarine. —

David Phelan, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024

Adjective

Making ultramarine pigment is not as simple as grinding lapis to fine dust. —

Sonya Rehman, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 The new teal, ultramarine, and pink colors are more vivid than previous ones, thanks to a new manufacturing process, which Apple says infuses color throughout the glass back of the phone. —

Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ultramarine