periwinkle

Example Sentences

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“The color jacaranda is an omen for a rebirth,” the agency, Trendo.mx said, describing the hue as between amethyst and mauve, comparable to periwinkle.

From New York Times

Their house is barely visible, obscured by a riot of flora that burst with colors — periwinkles, buttery yellows, whites, deep oranges, scarlets — from early spring through late fall.

From New York Times

Even in her novels’ darkest moments, there’s a soft, periwinkle feeling.

From Los Angeles Times

The crowd erupted when the 27-year-old heartthrob took the stage, decked out in cream boots and periwinkle bell-bottoms, tattoos peeking out of the sleeves of his floral shirt.

From Washington Post

For example, vinpocetine — a synthetically produced compound sometimes referred to on product labels as Vinca minor or periwinkle extract — is found in many supplements marketed for enhanced memory, focus or mental acuity.

From Seattle Times