purple
Example Sentences
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The light on Mag is framed like a melodramatic diva’s spotlight, and the close-ups of Delano’s electric purple lip gloss and severe makeup heighten the sequence’s sense of surrealism.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
The Gold Lion product is sold in purple packaging.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
On Saturday, the heart of Seoul turned into a sea of purple.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
They wore wide grins and matching purple hanbok, the traditional Korean dress.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
Well, sir, this time the mayor’s face turned purple.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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