fuchsia

fuch·sia | \ ˈfyü-shə

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Definition of fuchsia

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

Examples of fuchsia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For an extra-special touch just in time for Mother's Day, the popular hair-dryer been reoutfitted in a gorgeous fuchsia color that's sure to make all of your mom's other beauty products shudder with jealousy. — Sarah Han, Allure, "This Dyson Supersonic Hair-Dryer Set Is The Perfect Mother's Day Gift," 22 Apr. 2020 However, this vivid fuchsia has, as one Mariah Carey would say, has me feeling emotions. — Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, "Dyson Just Released A Mother’s Day Edition Of The Supersonic Hair Dryer," 16 Apr. 2020 That flamboyant fuchsia shows up again in the generous foyer, a room that hints at both what Lobell calls her split personality and what lies beyond. — Kathleen Hackett, ELLE Decor, "All in the Family," 4 Oct. 2010 The kentuki in the bag was identical to Cheng Shi-Xu’s, the same fuchsia and turquoise felt panda, the same belly with the same gray plastic lettering: Rappelez‑vous toujour. — New York Times, "‘Little Eyes,’ by Samanta Schweblin: An Excerpt," 5 May 2020 Colours stepped outside the usual earthy fall palette to embrace pale kiwi green, purple, and fuchsia — though the colour black was heavily embraced by nearly every designer, too. — Gabrielle Korn, refinery29.com, "Paris Fashion Week Was Surreal, & So Were The Trends," 6 Mar. 2020 There was ample black, and velvets in blush and fuchsia. — Washington Post, "Leslie Jones livens up Siriano’s NY Fashion Week front row," 7 Feb. 2020 Herr did add in the comments of her Instagram post the ID of that pretty fuchsia lip: Gucci Cassie Magenta. — Katherine J Igoe, Marie Claire, "Katie Holmes Paired a Fuschia Lip With a Deep V-Neck LBD for a Night Out," 5 Dec. 2019 Take everything out of storage: fuchsia, dahlias, tuberous begonias, pelargoniums, rhodochitons and spring flowering bulbs. — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, "With seeds harder to come by, here are some ideas for Alaska gardeners," 2 Apr. 2020

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“Fuchsia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuchsia. Accessed 3 Jun. 2020.

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