violet
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But in 1981 Life Savers was sold to Nabisco, and Choc-O-Mint was “retired,” along with cinnamon, violet and older versions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
The light softened toward sunset, an evening echo of the same violet sky that hovered over Julian at the start of the day.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
The author promises discoveries as well as a fresh take on the familiar, including 19th-century paintings by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot and Charles-François Daubigny, a violet Caspar David Friedrich moonscape and plenty of Georgia O’Keeffe.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
The show opened with a series of violet, green and silver sequined tops in a 1920s style -- reproductions of a bodice designed by early 20th-century French designer Paul Poiret who Anderson namechecked as inspiration.
From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026
Clara’s smile faded, and for the briefest moment her outline flickered violet.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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