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lavender

[lav-uhn-der] / ˈlæv ən dər /
NOUN
purple
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But thrust “Transamerica” 21 years into the future, and watch as it shakes off “outdated” and “problematic” from either side of Bree’s pristine lavender shoulder pads.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

“KD1” is inscribed on the lavender band around its leg.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 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

She sipped from her cup of lavender tea.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

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

Gophers devoured many of his early plants, including his lavenders.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2023

“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

For example, although Hidcote and Munstead are considered ornamental twins, as silver-leafed compact English lavenders, “Munstead was much better than Hidcote” in winter survival, Hawke said.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 13, 2018

The Chrysanthemum Teahouse glows in lavenders and magentas and reds.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton


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