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
Once cooled, they went into crinkly cellophane bags from Party Central, each one tied with a bit of lilac curling ribbon.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2025
But we find Olga, already waiting by the roadside, wrapped up in a lilac winter coat and furry hood.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2025
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
Thing 1, Thing 2 and Thing 3, along with Markie, sat quietly under the lilac bush, and I congratulated myself.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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