Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

violets

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Misting plants with a fine spray of water raises the humidity for only a very short period, and some plants, such as African Violets, could experience disease from wet leaves.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 3, 2018

Roses are red Violets are blue You hate them And we do, too.

From Washington Post • Jan. 23, 2016

That appeared to be the case when the Violets made their debut in a three-game series at Oglethorpe University outside Atlanta in mid-February.

From New York Times • Mar. 3, 2015

He rattles off a list of young bands that impress him, including Palma Violets, Childhood, Menace Beach and Mimicking Birds.

From Washington Times • Oct. 27, 2014

Violets are purple, and Valencia oranges are, well, orange!

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper