John Lahr

In 1957, 'West Side Story' had introduced the musical to the reckless dark side of teen-age life; 'Bye Bye Birdie,' set in Sweet Apple, Ohio, where the citizens apparently dress mostly in chartreuse, mauve, orange, periwinkle, and turquoise, was a walk on the bright side.

American Critic

Victoria Moran

I could be a vegan in sackcloth and flip-flops, but I find fabulous boots with periwinkle cuffs a far preferable option.

American Writer

Periwinkle (sea snail) is often used in contexts related to the sea, fishing or coastal cuisine.

Coastal Context

The word 'periwinkle' may refer to the delicacy served in certain seafood dishes.

Culinary Use

Different regions might have specific types of periwinkles; it's not a universal term for all sea snails.

Specific Species

Periwinkle plants are often used in gardening for their persistent blooming and ground-covering properties.

Decorative Plant

In some cultures, periwinkle (the plant) is thought to have medicinal properties.

Natural Medicine

Some periwinkle plants can be invasive, taking over areas where they are not native.

Invasive Species

Periwinkle color can sometimes be mistaken for purple, but it has a distinct bluish hue.

Not Always Purple

Periwinkle color is often associated with feminine or gentle aesthetic qualities.

Feminine Connotation

Periwinkle is a popular color in interior design for creating a calming atmosphere.

Design Preference

 for anyone who can afford a multi-million-dollar view. The new development is called "Periwinkle Estate." Forced evictions are incredibly violent and, of course, unconstitutional. And yet, they happen so often in so many of our cities,

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 quite look like it doesn't matter what it looked like it was my representation of a periwinkle and that's all I did and that was an important part of my day

Periwinkle

Coastal Context

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