violet
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A cologne with notes of violet, oud and cinnamon ensures he’ll leave a lasting impression long after he’s left a room.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
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
A blooming marvellous kit - South Korea's away strip featured an energetic, floral design set against a violet base.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
The light softened toward sunset, an evening echo of the same violet sky that hovered over Julian at the start of the day.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
Hyacinth and daffodil bloomed in the flower beds, violet and periwinkle in the meadows; damp, bedraggled white butterflies fluttered drunkenly in the hedgerows.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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