fuchsia

noun

fuch·sia ˈfyü-shə

: any of a genus (Fuchsia) of ornamental shrubs of the evening-primrose family having showy nodding flowers usually in deep pinks, reds, and purples

: a vivid reddish purple

Examples of fuchsia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Punchy pink lips Bold lips have never completely fallen out of favor, but vibrant shades of fuchsia are forever associated with the ‘80s. —

Pia Velasco, Allure, 6 Nov. 2023 Except that’s exactly what happened, beginning with a glass of effervescent liquid far too fuchsia to be wine. —

Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2023 Custom brass cocktail tables, the throw pillows and fuchsia rug tied in with the artwork. —

Gina Mayfield, Dallas News, 30 Aug. 2023 These graphic characteristics are nearly upstaged by the intense color contrasts, often between fuchsia and turquoise. —

Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2023 Showing us exactly how effective breaking this rule can be is Jennifer Lopez, who paired smoky slate-grey eyelids with bright fuchsia lips at an event in Los Angeles over the weekend. —

Georgia Day, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2023 Additionally, to pair with Kim Shui’s mint green blazers and lace corsets, coral cheeks and fuchsia lips did the trick. —

Akili King, Essence, 12 Sep. 2023 Just leave them in their container, let the leaves and stem die back and give them the same cold, dark treatment as fuchsias. —

Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Sep. 2023 The dollhouse is like a fever dream of a penthouse, featuring the giant spiral slide from roof to pool, multiple floors, and more than 75 fun, thoughtful details and accessories: tiny fuchsia furniture and working lights! —

Malia Griggs, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2023 See More

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