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purple

[pur-puhl] / ˈpɜr pəl /




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The marketing team faced a decision of a purple kind.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

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

Now here came a bloodred moon on the rise through the sycamores while purple light still faded in the west.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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