purple

Example Sentences

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Madonna started the record craving anonymity but by the end she's lifted that purple veil.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

The service's map of Germany was nearly completely coloured the dark purple that signifies "extreme heat warning".

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Blue entered the lineup decades later, after 10 million consumers voted for it to replace the tan M&M, over purple or pink.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

And, yes, I joked earlier about whether Warsh would wear a purple tie.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

She nodded as if it made sense and slid some purple and dark blue beads onto her needle.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith