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
With their tall, deep blue, pink, and purple spires, there’s reason to keep these dramatic blooms in the garden for as long as possible.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
The company is looking at purple sweet potatoes and various types of carrots to color drinks like Mountain Dew and Cherry 7Up, according to Damien Browne, the vice president of research and development for PepsiCo’s beverage division based in Valhalla, New York.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
The purple-and-orange colorway has been a hit for almost three decades now.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Despite this, Japanese sweet potatoes likely still contain more anthocyanins than regular potatoes due to their purple skin.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
The company is looking at purple sweet potatoes and various types of carrots to color drinks like Mountain Dew and Cherry 7Up, according to Damien Browne, the vice president of research and development for PepsiCo’s beverage division based in Valhalla, New York.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
The purple-and-orange colorway has been a hit for almost three decades now.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Despite this, Japanese sweet potatoes likely still contain more anthocyanins than regular potatoes due to their purple skin.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purple
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Trump’s broadside against the UN is the latest salvo in a broader rhetorical battle about the value of multilateral organizations like it compared with the bilateral partnerships and deals favored by the current US administration.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Using his encyclopedic knowledge of House rules and his deft rhetorical skills, Adams could spin any floor debate into one about the issue of slavery.—
Time,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Join the crowds taking photos of the ornate building from the piazza, and then ascend to the terrace to marvel at the 135 gargoyles and other carvings up close and take in the city’s skyline.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
AFAR Media,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Japandi design style—a hybrid of Japanese and Scandinavian styles—has clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic that’s ideal for small entryways where a larger or more ornate style would overpower the space.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Purple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purple. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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