purple
Example Sentences
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To represent her transition from the purple aesthetic of her “Sour” and “Guts” albums, a mural in Los Angeles was repainted from purple to light pink a few weeks ago alongside a new “OR” logo.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
Amid the moss-draped live oaks and blooming pink and white azaleas, a person in a purple Barney dinosaur costume held a sign reading: “Dino’s for Democracy.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026
On social media, fans compared the colour and pinstripes - whether purple or blue - to the early 1980s red and navy blue Umbro kit.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
"I'm preparing menus in English, Chinese and Japanese, and decorating the restaurant with purple flowers," he adds - BTS's signature colour.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
Glory picked up a purple pen on the desk and tapped it to her chin, her eyes narrowed in concentration.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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