lavender
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But thrust “Transamerica” 21 years into the future, and watch as it shakes off “outdated” and “problematic” from either side of Bree’s pristine lavender shoulder pads.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
“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
Other top spots for Eboni include Alton in Hampshire where she saw fields of lavender and Hastings where she visited a vineyard, Hever Castle and heritage funicular railway East and West Hill Lifts.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
I’ve never had the nerve to tell her I actually like lavender better.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
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
Its circling reds, oranges and lavenders coalesce into a hazy glow that is both multicolored and almost monochromatic.
From New York Times ● May 7, 2021
“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
The right side, the pony, has a cooler palette of blues, whites, pinks and lavenders.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 11, 2018
The sky was streaked with pinks and lavenders as the sun set, but the sight didn’t cheer me.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
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