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purple
adjective as in having a hue of blue and red colors mixed together
Strong matches
amethyst, heliotrope, magenta, mulberry, orchid, pomegranate, wine
Weak matches
amaranthine, blue-violet, bluish red, perse, reddish blue, violaceous
noun as in blue and red colors mixed together
Strong matches
amethyst, heliotrope, magenta, mulberry, orchid, pomegranate, wine
Weak matches
amaranthine, blue-violet, bluish red, perse, reddish blue, violaceous
Example Sentences
Still, it’s nice to have a sweeping view of the first film’s prosthetic makeup: the Cowardly Lion’s upturned nostrils, the Scarecrow’s baggy jowls, the real horses painted purple and red with Jell-O.
A wave of purple and hot pink hair and cartoon K-pop bops is taking over multiplexes.
A new mural features an iconic image of Kobe Bryant, but instead of purple and gold, the late Lakers legend’s jersey is white with blue letters spelling ‘Dodgers.’
When I woke up, I was pretty sure a purple wig-wearing Michael Jackson impersonator was not my type.
Sir Billy says he's particularly pleased with the way he has drawn the stripes on the figure's purple jacket and with the bird that peers over his shoulder.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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