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In von Wilpert, Desmond has an opponent who has won in a purplish suburban district previously held by a Republican and is often considered among the most moderate of San Diego’s nine Democratic City Council members, an image that also will be challenged.—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026 The milder the winters, the earlier the bloom, and the higher the chance that the plant remains evergreen during the winter when the leaves take on purplish hues.—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 June 2026 The affected area may appear bright red, dark pink, purplish, grayish, or dark brown, depending on your skin tone.—Alyssa Sparacino, Glamour, 29 May 2026 Moon Jellies are translucent with a purplish hue that are found up and down the coast.—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for purplish