royal purple

noun

: a dark reddish purple

Examples of royal purple in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Black and white satins, matching sequin sets, and a royal purple sequined short dress indicated that Theophilio is indeed a luxury brand. Devine Blacksher, Essence, 11 Sep. 2024 Helen Mirren’s Cannes Film Festival radiance, accented by a royal purple ball gown and chic silver bob, was thanks in part to an affordable primer so good that Eva Longoria wore it to the Oscars — and it's used on Martha Stewart daily. Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024 At the Golden Globes in January, Winfrey wore one of her most bombshell looks to date: a body-con dress in a gorgeous royal purple shade. Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024 The lower-deck guest cabins are color themed for the owner’s daughters, including pistachio green, royal purple, and ruby red. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for royal purple 

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Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of royal purple was in 1605

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“Royal purple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/royal%20purple. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.

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