purple

Example Sentences

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Among the mains, the pan-seared half chicken with smoked red curry and purple sticky rice was the standout.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

In the first, players held purple school backpacks decorated with bows.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Then she climbs the bank, through wild grass and past purple flowers, toward the friendly human who called her.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

While the octopus is light blue on its back, underneath it is a "very deep purple", Voight said.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

“Thank you. Mrs. Tilbury’s purple dress looks divine on you. You can’t even see the pins holding it together. And how wonderful of Colin to pinch that big yellow hat.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin