lavender

Example Sentences

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A deep-rimmed brown bonnet with a cluster of lavender velvet roses proclaimed in every line the personage who had picked it out.

From Literature

The swish of polyester skirts in spring pastels — lavender, mint, butter-yellow — as the women of the church organized the spread.

From Salon

Bands of lavender shifted back and forth overhead, faded out, and returned in shades of orange and yellow.

From Literature

She had been spinning wool into a gentle shade of lavender, but as she spoke, the color deepened to a violent purple.

From Literature

As Jeremy slid into his chair, Specimen pointed to a square of lavender paper tucked under the corner of Jeremy's books.

From Literature