purple

Example Sentences

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Then she climbs the bank, through wild grass and past purple flowers, toward the friendly human who called her.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

While the octopus is light blue on its back, underneath it is a "very deep purple", Voight said.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

He netted six goals in five games during a purple patch just before Christmas.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

On Tuesday, the council chamber was filled with union workers in red, purple and yellow shirts.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

I take it, and can’t help but notice how the deep purple crescent shapes that my nails cut into the soft flesh of my palms smile obscenely at me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam