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a
: a widely cultivated European shrub (Syringa vulgaris) of the olive family that has cordate ovate leaves and large panicles of fragrant pinkish-purple or white flowers
b
: a tree or shrub congeneric with the lilac
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: a variable color averaging a moderate purple
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Beautifully perfumed nose—a floral and fresh spring garden with lilacs, roses and juniper.
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Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
In addition, sumac species have flower buds, and the lilacs are starting to wake up.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Come spring, the grounds burst with color, namely the 200-plus cherry blossom trees that bloom in April, and the lilacs, bluebells, and peonies springing to life throughout May.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
This option from notable Danish designer Montana Furniture (known for its modular storage solutions and vibrant paint jobs) boasts a myriad of eye-catching colors like a fiery red, energetic lilac, and cobalt blue to bring an air of excitement to your workday.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2025
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Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
In addition, sumac species have flower buds, and the lilacs are starting to wake up.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Come spring, the grounds burst with color, namely the 200-plus cherry blossom trees that bloom in April, and the lilacs, bluebells, and peonies springing to life throughout May.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
This option from notable Danish designer Montana Furniture (known for its modular storage solutions and vibrant paint jobs) boasts a myriad of eye-catching colors like a fiery red, energetic lilac, and cobalt blue to bring an air of excitement to your workday.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for lilac
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“Lilac.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lilac. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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