purple

Example Sentences

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The service's map of Germany was nearly completely coloured the dark purple that signifies "extreme heat warning".

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

The pictures Cooley took on Ragusa’s property were of rows of pink and purple native flowers and sunflowers set amid city lights and a dreamy sunset.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

John Pickles, a "postcode gardener" with Friends of the Earth, said a patch of grass on the Orchard Park estate had been brought to life with flowers including ox-eye daisies, purple thistles and yellow poppies.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Blue entered the lineup decades later, after 10 million consumers voted for it to replace the tan M&M, over purple or pink.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

But right now, EG was quiet, and Kiki was smiling in her neon pink, orange, and purple knee socks.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith