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1
: any of a genus (Fuchsia) of ornamental shrubs of the evening-primrose family having showy nodding flowers usually in deep pinks, reds, and purples
2
: a vivid reddish purple
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That color, that fuchsia gown just seemed to be the right choice.
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Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The fuchsia color glows against a sheer nude base and mint green tips.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026
With gorgeous purple foliage and fuchsia blooms, fringe flower adds pizzazz to privacy plantings.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Rock legend Billy Idol brought his signature rebellious energy to the carpet in a black leather blazer layered over a fuchsia shirt.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
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Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The fuchsia color glows against a sheer nude base and mint green tips.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026
With gorgeous purple foliage and fuchsia blooms, fringe flower adds pizzazz to privacy plantings.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Rock legend Billy Idol brought his signature rebellious energy to the carpet in a black leather blazer layered over a fuchsia shirt.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
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fuchsia
noun
fuch·sia
ˈfyü-shə 
1
: any of a genus of shrubs related to the evening primrose and having showy nodding flowers usually in deep pinks, reds, and purples
2
: a vivid reddish purple
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