as in rhetorical
full of fine words and fancy expressions
an overwritten novel with far too many purple patches
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Recent Examples of purple
At the time of the hit-and-run, the purple-haired teenager was walking home from the bus stop in an area of the viaduct with no sidewalk.
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Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
This classic Mediterranean herb is prized for its downy leaves, purple blooms, and strong, heady fragrance.
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Not only do its tall, purple blooms add color and movement to the garden, but they can also be harvested and used in cooking, to make essential oils, and added to bouquets.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Take your pick from over 19 summer shades, including pink, purple, and green.
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Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for purple
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
This classic Mediterranean herb is prized for its downy leaves, purple blooms, and strong, heady fragrance.
—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Not only do its tall, purple blooms add color and movement to the garden, but they can also be harvested and used in cooking, to make essential oils, and added to bouquets.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Take your pick from over 19 summer shades, including pink, purple, and green.
—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for purple
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purple
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Hiding in plain sight Pennsylvania, like many northern states, responded to the Declaration of Independence’s rhetorical commitment to liberty by enacting a gradual emancipation law.
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The invocation of self-evident truths and inherent rights is a warrant for the destruction of existing order, a rhetorical erasure not only of the divine right of kings but also, more generally, of the prerogatives of power.
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Hand engraving and ornate craftsmanship have also become more desirable as consumers gravitate toward pieces that feel handmade and deeply personal.
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The cathedral, its peaceful cloister, and its ornate crypt are also worth a visit.
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“Purple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purple. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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