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
The flag itself was purple and resembled the flag of Israel, with stripes above and below a Star of David in the center.
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Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Allred described the space as more elevated than a typical dive bar pool hall, decorated with antique brass lighting, leather accents, and deep tones of red and purple.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Valentina brought kettle corn to auction off and plans to finish making a purple crochet bag for the fair’s Home Economics competition.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
The Plateau Heretik comes with oysters, razor clams, lobster, prawns and purple uni, and is available in either a half size for $78 or the true pièce de résistance for $150.
—Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
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Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Allred described the space as more elevated than a typical dive bar pool hall, decorated with antique brass lighting, leather accents, and deep tones of red and purple.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Valentina brought kettle corn to auction off and plans to finish making a purple crochet bag for the fair’s Home Economics competition.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
The Plateau Heretik comes with oysters, razor clams, lobster, prawns and purple uni, and is available in either a half size for $78 or the true pièce de résistance for $150.
—Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purple
Adjective
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But the window requires decisions that run against every instinct of a community built around distrust of central coordination, resistance to change, and deep skepticism of urgency as a rhetorical device.—
Sandy Peng,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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American presidents have long used scripture as a rhetorical resource to frame important moments in the nation’s history.—
NPR,
NPR,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Camp Lucy was born when former antiques dealer and real estate developer Whit Hanks restored the ornate chapel on his family’s property in 2008.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Despite its ornate craftsmanship and intricacies, Osaka’s tennis kit is still functional, transitioning from an entrance look to a competition-ready uniform for the four-time Grand Slam champion.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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“Purple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purple. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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