lilac
Example Sentences
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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
Once cooled, they went into crinkly cellophane bags from Party Central, each one tied with a bit of lilac curling ribbon.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2025
Three major SoCal nurseries are closing in 2025, along with a revered lilac garden/nursery in Idyllwild.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2025
During the February London Fashion Week pastel hues were all over the runway from lilac puffer jackets to baby pink padded coats, and it seems like the trend will continue.
From BBC • Sep. 11, 2024
I check the teahouse mailroom every day, hoping to see their lilac forms.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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