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fuchsia
noun
fuch·sia ˈfyü-shə 
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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Sebastian Stan brightened up the Met Gala red carpet in May with an exuberant fuchsia suit by Valentino. 
Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2022 Taupe works brilliantly with intense hues, like fuchsia, turquoise, and emerald green, as well as soft pastels. Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 Manicurist Eri Ishizu blended pastel-pink, fuchsia, and white nail polishes for the base color, which resembled the exact colors of her Yitty shorts and bra set. Chelsea Avila, Allure, 27 July 2022 At the foot of the hill lay landlord Mr. Wong’s garden: lemons, Buddha, camellias, fuchsia, lilies, cacti, roses. Gale Holland, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2022 The mystery sauce, which appears to range from an opaque blush to a vibrant fuchsia, inspired memes and raised food safety concerns among TikTok users. Lauren Wilson, NBC News, 18 Aug. 2022 For even more bold color, the singer paired the dazzling turquoise dress with matching earrings and bright fuchsia shoes. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2022 The ex-football pro shared plenty of photos that showed how the couples' style had evolved, including the unforgettable fuchsia ensembles at their wedding reception. Shafiq Najib, PEOPLE.com, 31 July 2022 On that note, expect to see a slew of fuchsia skunk stripes soon. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 27 July 2022 See More
Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2022 Taupe works brilliantly with intense hues, like fuchsia, turquoise, and emerald green, as well as soft pastels. Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 Manicurist Eri Ishizu blended pastel-pink, fuchsia, and white nail polishes for the base color, which resembled the exact colors of her Yitty shorts and bra set. Chelsea Avila, Allure, 27 July 2022 At the foot of the hill lay landlord Mr. Wong’s garden: lemons, Buddha, camellias, fuchsia, lilies, cacti, roses. Gale Holland, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2022 The mystery sauce, which appears to range from an opaque blush to a vibrant fuchsia, inspired memes and raised food safety concerns among TikTok users. Lauren Wilson, NBC News, 18 Aug. 2022 For even more bold color, the singer paired the dazzling turquoise dress with matching earrings and bright fuchsia shoes. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2022 The ex-football pro shared plenty of photos that showed how the couples' style had evolved, including the unforgettable fuchsia ensembles at their wedding reception. Shafiq Najib, PEOPLE.com, 31 July 2022 On that note, expect to see a slew of fuchsia skunk stripes soon. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 27 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Leonhard Fuchs †1566 German botanist
First Known Use
1789, in the meaning defined at sense 1