purple

Example Sentences

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A purple light shines in the darkness like a seam across the void, a faint glow that promises dawn.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Models emerged from the smoky haze in effervescent hues of yellow, purple, and orange.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Nollywood actress and producer Monica Friday, showed off the flags of seven countries, including that of Iran, embroidered on her purple ball gown.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

“This purple county does seem to have broad agreement that immigration is much more beneficial than it’s not, and that people don’t want harsh enforcement, but they want some enforcement,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

“I’m a parrot with purple feathers,” Carmen announces.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko