violet
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But in 1981 Life Savers was sold to Nabisco, and Choc-O-Mint was “retired,” along with cinnamon, violet and older versions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Much of the exhibition is set in Bess's bedchamber, and the violet satin dress which will be on display is described as "a rare survivor of its time" and recorded in Hardwick's inventories of 1601.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
The author promises discoveries as well as a fresh take on the familiar, including 19th-century paintings by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot and Charles-François Daubigny, a violet Caspar David Friedrich moonscape and plenty of Georgia O’Keeffe.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
Dior’s J’Adore Intense captures the scent of solar flowers — jasmine, ylang-ylang, rose, violet — right before they burst into fruit.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
“Well, I’ve had Quidditch practice, Professor,” said Harry, who had indeed been scheduling practices every time Slughorn had sent him a little, violet ribbon-adorned invitation.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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