purple

Example Sentences

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Roy “micro-targeted” likely progressive voters in social media spots, experts said, presenting as an affable presence in her ever-present purple blazer while sharing her vision of serving as the “people’s lawyer.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Nearby, neighbourhood boys joined municipal workers in clearing rubble from a children's activity centre, with painted purple butterflies still visible on what is left of its windows.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Then she climbs the bank, through wild grass and past purple flowers, toward the friendly human who called her.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

While the octopus is light blue on its back, underneath it is a "very deep purple", Voight said.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

It’s half the size it was when I first met him, all its bright purple blooms long gone.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam