lilac

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Infiniti oozed glamour in a lilac sleeveless Louis Vuitton dress with a fitted bodice and a cascade of ruffles tumbling from her hip to the floor, creating a long train.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

For 20 years, Parton has opened his lilac garden to the public for free every spring, but 2025 will be the last time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2025

During the February London Fashion Week pastel hues were all over the runway from lilac puffer jackets to baby pink padded coats, and it seems like the trend will continue.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2024

Unsurprisingly, the team found more green morphs in areas rich in California lilac, and more stripey morphs where chamise was abundant.

From Science Magazine • May 23, 2024

Animals took shape: yellow giraffes, blue lions, pink antelopes, lilac panthers cavorting in crystal substance.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury