violet

Example Sentences

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On his right hand, the sprigs of leaves wrapped around the top of his palm and around his index finger, where a pale violet bloomed.

From Literature

As Thor had his breakfast, the sky turned violet and pink, then orangey red.

From Literature

I dream of lizards, dark skies, sand dunes and sunsets streaked in rose-mauve and smoky violet, the air heavy with the scent of wet creosote and campfire smoke.

From Los Angeles Times

Dad took the time to shade the feathers in deep black and violet pencil, so that the bird’s wings seem to ripple with motion.

From Literature

The show opened with a series of violet, green and silver sequined tops in a 1920s style -- reproductions of a bodice designed by early 20th-century French designer Paul Poiret who Anderson namechecked as inspiration.

From Barron's