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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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Along the very edge of the disappearing sun at the start and end of totality, an arc of ruby red or fuchsia associated with the solar chromosphere appeared.
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2024
The bathing suit is on sale in 13 colors and patterns, including neutrals like navy blue and black and bright hues such as fuchsia and yellow.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
For example, the soft sage or fuchsia in the bedding could easily translate into a wall color, and the room would still sport a cohesive design.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2024
As did Maggie Gyllenhaal, including at the 2010 Oscars, and Florence Pugh, fervently posing up a storm in a ruffled Dries fuchsia gown to the 2020 BAFTAs.
—Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2024
After being spotted on February 10 in an outfit composed of basics and elevated with fuchsia socks and heeled sandals, Holmes continues to flaunt daring looks on the streets of New York City.
—Chloé Versabeau, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2024
Zendaya complemented the dress with Bulgari jewelry—including eye-popping fuchsia statement earrings.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 11 Mar. 2024
This local nonprofit has welcomed floral-loving guests since the ‘60s, and visitors can expect to see collections of rhododendrons, heathers, camellia, begonias, magnolias, fuchsias, and even wild mushrooms, depending on the season.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2024
Hanging from a wall in the National Gallery of Ireland is a photorealistic portrait of a stoic, gray-haired woman wearing a fuchsia shirt and slippers with a dress adorned with fuchsia flowers.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2024
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2024
The bathing suit is on sale in 13 colors and patterns, including neutrals like navy blue and black and bright hues such as fuchsia and yellow.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
For example, the soft sage or fuchsia in the bedding could easily translate into a wall color, and the room would still sport a cohesive design.
—Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2024
As did Maggie Gyllenhaal, including at the 2010 Oscars, and Florence Pugh, fervently posing up a storm in a ruffled Dries fuchsia gown to the 2020 BAFTAs.
—Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2024
After being spotted on February 10 in an outfit composed of basics and elevated with fuchsia socks and heeled sandals, Holmes continues to flaunt daring looks on the streets of New York City.
—Chloé Versabeau, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2024
Zendaya complemented the dress with Bulgari jewelry—including eye-popping fuchsia statement earrings.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 11 Mar. 2024
This local nonprofit has welcomed floral-loving guests since the ‘60s, and visitors can expect to see collections of rhododendrons, heathers, camellia, begonias, magnolias, fuchsias, and even wild mushrooms, depending on the season.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2024
Hanging from a wall in the National Gallery of Ireland is a photorealistic portrait of a stoic, gray-haired woman wearing a fuchsia shirt and slippers with a dress adorned with fuchsia flowers.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2024
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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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