How to Use periwinkle in a Sentence

periwinkle

noun
  • Take Gabe, who built her costume around these periwinkle curls.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 17 Oct. 2022
  • Buy it in either linen for a classic look or periwinkle for a touch of color.
    — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023
  • This pretty periwinkle is just enough for a subtle nod to Pisces.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Meanwhile, her fiancé opted for a classic navy suit paired with a periwinkle shirt and gray tie.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Its runway cameos were often alongside periwinkle blue and sheer black, which serve as a guide for fall pairings.
    — Vogue, 6 Oct. 2021
  • Seen here in cream, the bag is also available in refreshing shades like pink, periwinkle, and mint.
    — Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Opt for seasonal colors like pastel shades of pink, lilac, and periwinkle to keep things fresh.
    — Georgia Day, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The rose periwinkle has given us vinblastine and vincristine, both used to treat leukaemia.
    — Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 11 Sep. 2012
  • The top was a gauzy periwinkle blouse with sleeves that fluttered over my shoulders, threaded with tubular clear beads.
    — Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2020
  • Those beautiful periwinkle blooms are wonderful to see but sticky and toxic to the paint on your car.
    — Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
  • All of the colors are on sale with the biggest markdowns on dusty pink and emerald, followed by navy and periwinkle blue.
    — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2023
  • In fact, one dress was covered entirely in feathers in shades of lilac, lavender and periwinkle.
    — Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • His hands are out of place, one rendered in periwinkle blue, the other, ballerina pink.
    — Angelica Aboulhosn, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Very Peri, a warm shade of periwinkle blue with a violet red undertone.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2021
  • Rust red, jade, moss, periwinkle, sea glass, lemonade, a tepid brown like weak coffee, the same rich sky blue of a Tiffany’s box.
    — Josh Condon, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2022
  • This pretty periwinkle is another great blue-ish option for your wedding.
    — Jennet Jusu, Allure, 27 May 2022
  • The water reflected shades of peach and tangerine, periwinkle and turquoise, back into the sky.
    — Michael Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2021
  • This year's pick—a dynamic shade of periwinkle called Very Peri—is sure to be no exception.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Here, soft shades of periwinkle offer a colorful counterpoint to white walls and fixtures.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2024
  • Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece looked nothing short of regal in this periwinkle gown.
    — Kara Thompson, Town & Country, 28 Apr. 2022
  • The sky was sliding toward periwinkle and the skate rentals had closed for the day, so there were few witnesses when my daughter pushed off onto the frozen lake.
    — Washington Post, 11 Feb. 2022
  • As its name implies, the island is terrific for its shelling; keep an eye out for sand dollars, periwinkles, conch shells, pin shells, whelk, and olive shells.
    — Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
  • This sleeveless dress is one of my favorites this season, thanks to its soft periwinkle shade and form-flattering silhouette.
    — Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
  • The sky is a mix of blush and periwinkle, the creatures an array of flamingo pinks, cobalt blues, lavenders and hints of sunflower-yellow.
    — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2022
  • And not too far away were the light purple periwinkle, meandering on surprisingly green grass.
    — cleveland, 22 Mar. 2021
  • This set also features delicate periwinkle smile lines, which add a touch of levity to the sultry base color.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Dressed in periwinkle, Annie took off her shoes in front of the sunflowers, sat down, squinted into the sunlight and smiled.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Hailey opts for an oversize crewneck sweater in a dark periwinkle hue (while carrying a matching blue water bottle).
    — Sabrina Park, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Things get even worse for Greer when Gabi's periwinkle gossamer gown is delivered to the room for the dinner portion of her date.
    — Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 21 Feb. 2023
  • The twisted stars of periwinkles, towering hollyhocks with their hot-pink Medusa heads, the lion-mane frills of marigolds.
    — Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025

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