fuchsia

noun fuch·sia \ ˈfyü-shə \

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

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Their house, with its enormous teddy bears and fleet of fuchsia-pink bicycles, is a shelter run by Pacific Links Foundation, an American charity, which helps victims finish their education and cope with their trauma.

— The Economist, "Bridal pathsDemand for wives in China endangers women who live on its borders," 4 Nov. 2017
There were the one-off statements, such as brows painted a deep fuchsia to pop against flicks of lemon yellow eyeliner, braids intricately woven with different shades of neon yarn, and perm-style ringlets fashioned into a retro quiff.

— lauren valenti, Vogue, "31 Scene-Stealing Beauty Looks From Tokyo Fashion Week," 23 Oct. 2017
Siriano sent out stunning look after stunning look in an array of bold colors such as electric fuchsia, sunny yellow and grass green during the fashion show.

— john-john williams iv, baltimoresun.com, "Christian Siriano shows new growth with stunning spring collection at New York Fashion Week," 12 Sep. 2017
Included are five bundles for each different look: the navy liner, the all-over gilded eye, the mint-green graphic shadow, and of course, the fuchsia lip and eye creations.

— kaleigh fasanella, Allure, "E.L.F. Cosmetics Just Launched “See Now, Buy Now” Beauty Bundle," 11 Sep. 2017
In the Chinese Art Deco carpets, central expanses in heady amethyst purple, emerald green, citrine yellow, fuchsia, teal and midnight blue are scattered with peonies and pagodas rendered in a simplified, stylized manner.

— doris athineos, WSJ, "The Carpets Design Pros Covet? Chinese Art Deco Rugs," 19 Oct. 2017
Siriano wrote in his show notes, which translated into an array of fuchsia, sunshine yellow and grass green evening looks on an even brighter array of models.

— booth moore, The Hollywood Reporter, "Leslie Jones Slays Fashion Week at Christian Siriano's Most Inclusive Show Yet," 10 Sep. 2017
Out this way, the dense growth, with occasional flowers like white bursts of fireworks or giant fuchsia grenades, are interrupted by spindly, Seussian papaya groves.

— seattle times staff, The Seattle Times, "Maui’s heavenly Hana is more than just a road trip," 7 Sep. 2017
If you're drawn to a fuchsia, try a darker cranberry.

— megan buerger, chicagotribune.com, "How to make risky paint colors work," 6 Sep. 2017

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