lilac
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Infiniti oozed glamour in a lilac sleeveless Louis Vuitton dress with a fitted bodice and a cascade of ruffles tumbling from her hip to the floor, creating a long train.
From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026
"Back in 1998, we had this outfit with tartan trews, a pinky lilac shirt, and these tartan waistcoats, which we were so proud of," Kennedy remembers.
From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025
Following “the Sydney Cherkov way,” she wears a lilac blouse that telegraphs meek, demure energy.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2025
For 20 years, Parton has opened his lilac garden to the public for free every spring, but 2025 will be the last time.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2025
“Here,” I announced, raising my hand and wiggling my fingers so the light would catch off my new manicure, lilac with pink metallic stripes.
From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson
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