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lavender

[lav-uhn-der] / ˈlæv ən dər /
NOUN
purple
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Identified as “KD1” by a lavender band on her leg, the nonprofit has since dubbed her Kaydee.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026

But thrust “Transamerica” 21 years into the future, and watch as it shakes off “outdated” and “problematic” from either side of Bree’s pristine lavender shoulder pads.

From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026

“Tamara makes lavender syrup and keeps it on hand so there are always spritzes by the pool this time of year,” he continued.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026

She also totes lavender oil, a portable fan, a rosary and sour candies in a small bag she takes everywhere.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

Zoe picks up a lavender vial with silvery glitter shimmers inside.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

Speaking to reporters afterwards, she explained her purple outfit was inspired by her love of lavenders and the calmness they bring.

From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2026

“We have spent a long time optimizing our lavenders for their aroma because we use them in aromatherapy. You might even call it a pharmaceutical standard. Not all species of lavender are created equal.”

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 20, 2019

But the trial lavenders were also rated for their ornamental characteristics, including flower production, pleasing shape and general health.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 13, 2018

Water-thrifty Mediterranean plants that attract beneficial insects, bees, butterflies and hummingbirds add to the mix including lavenders, Salvia microphylla “Hot Lips,” Kangaroo Paw and pincushion flowers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2016

She and William saw them at dusk, when “the sky was so very lovely, too, maroons, lavenders, blues.”

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield


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