as in rhetoric
full of fine words and fancy expressions
an overwritten novel with far too many purple patches
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Recent Examples of purple
This includes 2 unflavored, 3 passionfruit mango (my favorite!), 3 strawberry watermelon, 3 mixed berry, and 3 purple grape.
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Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 17 July 2025
In fact, hats with a green and purple ribbon, representing the club's official colors, are even provided to patrons on such occasions.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 14 July 2025
Air quality is expected to reach the purple category, very unhealthy for everyone, in northern MN & will be in the red & orange categories in southern MN.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
Rachel Brosnahan opted for a sparkly purple Ralph Lauren gown at the Superman premiere in L.A.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for purple
Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 17 July 2025
In fact, hats with a green and purple ribbon, representing the club's official colors, are even provided to patrons on such occasions.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 14 July 2025
Air quality is expected to reach the purple category, very unhealthy for everyone, in northern MN & will be in the red & orange categories in southern MN.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
Rachel Brosnahan opted for a sparkly purple Ralph Lauren gown at the Superman premiere in L.A.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for purple
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purple
Adjective
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Under the Biden administration, for instance, material and rhetorical support for LGBTQ groups abroad was a prominent element of American diplomacy.—
Ari Shaw,
Foreign Affairs,
17 July 2025
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These sections weren’t just rhetorical flourishes from Murasaki.—
Andrew Paul Jul 16,
Popular Science,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Much of its original charm still remains, from rich carpeted staircases to vintage chandeliers and ornate moldings.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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New York The Palace of Versailles’ stables inspired the look of this stunning scarlet space, featuring a barrel-vaulted ceiling with three ornate chandeliers, a 60-foot bar and black-and-white checkerboard flooring.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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“Purple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purple. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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